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Compare train, bus, and flight for Gelsenkirchen to Würzburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gelsenkirchen to Würzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €34. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 30m. 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 €34, and a train costs an average of €83.
Distance: 170 miles (275 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€101 Average price | €42 Average price Cheapest |
4h 20m Average total duration 3h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Gelsenkirchen to Würzburg by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Gelsenkirchen to Würzburg is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Gelsenkirchen to Würzburg:
A bus is $61 (€49) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gelsenkirchen to Würzburg costing on average $104 (€83).
A bus is $70 (€56) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gelsenkirchen to Würzburg costing on average $113 (€90).
Other travel options to Würzburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 37m.
Train takes on average 3h 29m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gelsenkirchen and Würzburg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf and arrive in Würzburg Hbf.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Gelsenkirchen, Hauptbahnhof/ZOB and arrive in Würzburg, Hbf.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, Bogestra, Ruhrbahn GmbH, FlixBus to go to Würzburg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Würzburg by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
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