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Compare train and bus for Heidelberg to Würzburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Heidelberg to Würzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $28 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 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 $28, while a train costs an average of $54.
Distance: 61 miles (99 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$54 Average price | $28 Average price Cheapest | $25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Heidelberg to Würzburg:
A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heidelberg to Würzburg costing on average $36 (€30).
Other travel options to Würzburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 45m.
Tickets start at around $36 (€30) compared to roughly $25 (€20) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-11.53 (€-9.43). The journey takes 2h 8m versus 1h 55m 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 Heidelberg to Würzburg
How to get from Heidelberg to Würzburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Heidelberg to Würzburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus4:45 PM5h00Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof9:45 PMWürzburg, Hbf$291One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus4:45 PM5h00Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof9:45 PMWürzburg, Hbf$291One-way1 transfer
Fastest
ICE 1094 · ICE 62712:46 PM2h17Heidelberg Hbf3:03 PMWürzburg Hbf$491One-way1 transfer
Other options
S1 · 1907012:55 PM2h25Heidelberg Hbf3:20 PMWürzburg Hbf$331One-way1 transfer
S1 · 190628:54 AM2h26Heidelberg Hbf11:20 AMWürzburg Hbf$331One-way1 transfer
ICE 1096 · ICE 5298:46 AM2h17Heidelberg Hbf11:03 AMWürzburg Hbf$541One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus10:55 AM5h15Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof4:10 PMWürzburg, Hbf$291One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus9:40 PM3h45Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof1:25 AMWürzburg, Hbf$291One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus3:00 PM4h05Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof7:05 PMWürzburg, Hbf$291One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Heidelberg to Würzburg:
A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heidelberg to Würzburg costing on average $36 (€30).
Other travel options to Würzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 38m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Heidelberg and Würzburg as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Heidelberg Hbf and arrive in Würzburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Würzburg, Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Würzburg by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Würzburg by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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