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Compare bus and train for Erlangen to Würzburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Erlangen to Würzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 44m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, while a train costs an average of €34.
Distance: 49 miles (79 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€34 Average price | €8 Average price Cheapest | €14 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 48m Average total duration 1h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Erlangen to Würzburg:
A bus is €18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erlangen to Würzburg costing on average €26.
Other travel options to Würzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 47m.
Tickets start at around €26 compared to roughly €14 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-12.74. The journey takes 1h 17m versus 1h 6m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Erlangen to Würzburg
How to get from Erlangen to Würzburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Erlangen to Würzburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus1:45 PM1h20Erlangen, Busbahnhof3:05 PMWürzburg, Hbf€81One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus1:45 PM1h20Erlangen, Busbahnhof3:05 PMWürzburg, Hbf€81One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus6:20 AM1h10Erlangen, Busbahnhof7:30 AMWürzburg, Hbf€81One-way0 transfers
Other options
4981 · ICE 6848:03 AM1h22Erlangen station9:25 AMWürzburg Hbf€231One-way1 transfer
4905 · ICE 7268:29 AM1h23Erlangen station9:52 AMWürzburg Hbf€241One-way1 transfer
4967 · ICE 8829:03 AM1h17Erlangen station10:20 AMWürzburg Hbf€301One-way1 transfer
FlixBus11:00 AM1h25Erlangen, Busbahnhof12:25 PMWürzburg, Hbf€81One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:45 PM1h15Erlangen, Busbahnhof1:00 AMWürzburg, Hbf€81One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Erlangen to Würzburg:
A bus is €26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erlangen to Würzburg costing on average €34.
Other travel options to Würzburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 48m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Erlangen and Würzburg as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Erlangen station and arrive in Würzburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Erlangen, Busbahnhof and arrive in Würzburg, Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Würzburg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Würzburg by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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