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Compare train and bus for Dortmund to Würzburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Würzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $40 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 11m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $40, while a train costs an average of $88.
Distance: 160 miles (259 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$88 Average price | $40 Average price Cheapest | $60 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 11m Average total duration Fastest 3h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 34m Average total duration 6h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Würzburg:
A bus is $48 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Würzburg costing on average $88 (€72).
Other travel options to Würzburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 34m.
Tickets start at around $88 (€72) compared to roughly $60 (€49) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-27.40 (€-22.41). The journey takes 3h 41m versus 3h 40m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Dortmund to Würzburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dortmund to Würzburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus6:40 PM6h45Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf1:25 AMWürzburg, Hbf$321One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:40 PM6h45Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf1:25 AMWürzburg, Hbf$321One-way1 transfer
Fastest
ICE 62510:20 AM3h43Dortmund Hbf2:03 PMWürzburg Hbf$1521One-way0 transfers
Other options
- IC 2349 · ICE 108110:28 PM5h50Dortmund Hbf4:18 AMWürzburg Hbf$701One-way1 transfer
- 26727 · ICE 8855:39 PM3h49Dortmund Hbf9:28 PMWürzburg Hbf$1011One-way1 transfer
- 26729 · ICE 6856:39 PM3h49Dortmund Hbf10:28 PMWürzburg Hbf$1051One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:15 PM9h10Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf6:25 AMWürzburg, Hbf$321One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus7:40 PM8h50Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf4:30 AMWürzburg, Hbf$331One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:45 AM9h10Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf6:55 PMWürzburg, Hbf$441One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Würzburg:
A bus is $48 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Würzburg costing on average $88 (€72).
Other travel options to Würzburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 34m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dortmund and Würzburg as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Dortmund Hbf and arrive in Würzburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Würzburg, Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Würzburg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Würzburg by train.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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