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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 an average ticket price of $57 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 2h 50m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $57, while a train costs an average of $128.
Distance: 170 miles (275 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$128 Average price | $127 Average price | $57 Average price Cheapest | $64 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 21m Average total duration 3h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 13h 15m Average total duration 12h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Gelsenkirchen to Würzburg
Compare the available ways to get from Gelsenkirchen to Würzburg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Gelsenkirchen to Würzburg:
A bus is $70 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gelsenkirchen to Würzburg costing on average $127.
A bus is $72 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gelsenkirchen to Würzburg costing on average $128.
Other travel options to Würzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 21m.
Bus takes on average 13h 15m.
Tickets start at around $128 compared to roughly $64 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$64. The journey takes 3h 51m versus 3h 50m 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 Gelsenkirchen to Würzburg
How to get from Gelsenkirchen to Würzburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Gelsenkirchen to Würzburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:09 PM 12h21 Gelsenkirchen 3:30 AM Würzburg $47 1 One-way 0 transfers
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3:09 PM 12h21 Gelsenkirchen 3:30 AM Würzburg $47 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
3:09 PM 12h21 Gelsenkirchen 3:30 AM Würzburg $47 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Gelsenkirchen to Würzburg:
A bus is $70 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gelsenkirchen to Würzburg costing on average $127.
A bus is $72 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gelsenkirchen to Würzburg costing on average $128.
Other travel options to Würzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 21m.
Bus takes on average 13h 15m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 flights per day.
- Around 1 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.
- 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 FlixBus to go to Würzburg by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines to go to Würzburg by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Würzburg by train.
- 4 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines.
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