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Compare train and bus for Magdeburg to Würzburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Magdeburg to Würzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $62 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 48m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $62, while a train costs an average of $114.
Distance: 177 miles (285 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$114 Average price | $62 Average price Cheapest | $63 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 48m Average total duration Fastest 3h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 31m Average total duration 8h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg 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.
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Compare the available ways to get from Magdeburg to Würzburg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Magdeburg to Würzburg:
A bus is $52 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Magdeburg to Würzburg costing on average $114 (€95).
Other travel options to Würzburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 31m.
You'll arrive about 54m sooner (3h 18m by train vs 4h 12m by car). Tickets start at around $114 (€95) compared to roughly $63 (€53) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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How to get from Magdeburg to Würzburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Magdeburg to Würzburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2:10 PM 9h50 Magdeburg 12:00 AM Würzburg $44 1 One-way 0 transfers
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2:10 PM 9h50 Magdeburg 12:00 AM Würzburg $44 1 One-way 0 transfers
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2:10 PM 9h50 Magdeburg 12:00 AM Würzburg $44 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
2:45 PM 12h45 Magdeburg 3:30 AM Würzburg $50 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Magdeburg to Würzburg:
A bus is $52 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Magdeburg to Würzburg costing on average $114 (€95).
Other travel options to Würzburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 31m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Magdeburg and Würzburg as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Magdeburg Hbf and arrive in Würzburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Magdeburg, ZOB and arrive in Würzburg, Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Würzburg by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Würzburg by bus.
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