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Compare train, bus, and flight for Essen to Würzburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Essen to Würzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 18m. 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 $23, and a train costs an average of $37.
Distance: 172 miles (277 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$99 Average price | $32 Average price Cheapest | $67 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 48m Average total duration Fastest 3h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 36m Average total duration 5h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Essen to Würzburg:
A bus is $60 (€48) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Würzburg costing on average $96 (€77).
A bus is $88 (€71) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Essen to Würzburg costing on average $125 (€100).
Other travel options to Würzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 17m.
Bus takes on average 5h 10m.
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How to get from Essen to Würzburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Essen to Würzburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 2:50 PM5h55Essen8:45 PMWürzburg$431One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 2:50 PM5h55Essen8:45 PMWürzburg$431One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 2:50 PM5h55Essen8:45 PMWürzburg$431One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 5:20 AM6h35Essen11:55 AMWürzburg$451One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Würzburg:
A bus is $67 (€53) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Würzburg costing on average $99 (€79).
A bus is $93 (€74) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Essen to Würzburg costing on average $125 (€100).
Other travel options to Würzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 18m.
Bus takes on average 5h 6m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 9 flights per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Essen and Würzburg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Essen Hbf and arrive in Würzburg Hbf.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Würzburg, Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Würzburg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Würzburg by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 4 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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