How to travel from Gelsenkirchen to Würzburg

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Compare train and bus 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 $61. 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 $61, and a train costs an average of $104.

Distance: 170 miles (275 km)

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The cheapest way to travel from Gelsenkirchen to Würzburg is a bus with an average price of $61 (€49).

This is compared to other travel options from Gelsenkirchen to Würzburg:

A bus is $43 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gelsenkirchen to Würzburg costing on average $104 (€83).

A bus is $52 (€41) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gelsenkirchen to Würzburg costing on average $113 (€90).

The fastest way to travel from Gelsenkirchen to Würzburg is by flight with an average journey time of 50m.

Other travel options to Würzburg take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 30m.

Train takes on average 3h 50m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Gelsenkirchen and Würzburg including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Würzburg among Omio's users.

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FAQs: Travel from Gelsenkirchen to Würzburg

Travel to Würzburg easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Gelsenkirchen to Würzburg.

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There are 2 options to travel between Gelsenkirchen and Würzburg including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Gelsenkirchen to Würzburg is a bus with an average price of $61 (€49).

This is compared to other travel options from Gelsenkirchen to Würzburg:

A bus is $43 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gelsenkirchen to Würzburg costing on average $104 (€83).

A bus is $52 (€41) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gelsenkirchen to Würzburg costing on average $113 (€90).

The fastest way to travel from Gelsenkirchen to Würzburg is by flight with an average journey time of 50m.

Other travel options to Würzburg take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 30m.

Train takes on average 3h 50m.

The distance from Gelsenkirchen to Würzburg is approximately 170 miles (275 km).
The average frequency per day from Gelsenkirchen to Würzburg is:
  • 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 and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Gelsenkirchen to Würzburg:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Gelsenkirchen to Würzburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Würzburg by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, Bogestra, Ruhrbahn GmbH, FlixBus to go to Würzburg by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Gelsenkirchen to Würzburg:
  • 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Gelsenkirchen to Würzburg often also extend their vacation to go to Frankfurt am Main, Munich, Nuremberg, Paris, Berlin. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Würzburg and these popular destinations at a great price.

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