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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 prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, and a train costs an average of $49.
Distance: 160 miles (259 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$120 Average price | $38 Average price Cheapest | $60 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 33m Average total duration Fastest 4h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 18m Average total duration 4h 48m 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 |
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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 $82 (€67) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Würzburg costing on average $120 (€98).
Other travel options to Würzburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 48m.
Travel optionsfrom Dortmund to Würzburg
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 PM6h50Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf1:30 AMWürzburg, Hbf$261One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus6:40 PM6h50Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf1:30 AMWürzburg, Hbf$261One-way1 transfer
Fastest
ICE 5276:23 AM3h40Dortmund Hbf10:03 AMWürzburg Hbf$1101One-way0 transfers
Other options
ICE 10216:25 PM5h40Dortmund Hbf12:05 AMWürzburg Hbf$291One-way0 transfers
ICE 1541 · ICE 78112:46 AM6h42Dortmund Hbf7:28 AMWürzburg Hbf$341One-way1 transfer
26729 · ICE 6856:45 PM3h43Dortmund Hbf10:28 PMWürzburg Hbf$421One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:15 AM7h55Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf4:10 PMWürzburg, Hbf$261One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus7:40 PM8h50Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf4:30 AMWürzburg, Hbf$261One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus12:40 PM6h25Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf7:05 PMWürzburg, Hbf$271One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Würzburg:
A bus is $82 (€67) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Würzburg costing on average $120 (€98).
Other travel options to Würzburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 48m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 8 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, BlaBlaCar to go to Würzburg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Würzburg by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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