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Compare train and bus for Mainz to Würzburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mainz to Würzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 30m. 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 $24, while a train costs an average of $48.
Distance: 75 miles (121 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$48 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 28m Average total duration 4h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train 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 Mainz to Würzburg:
A bus is $24 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mainz to Würzburg costing on average $48 (€39).
Other travel options to Würzburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 28m.
Tickets start at around $24 (€19) compared to roughly $28 (€23) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $4 (€3). The journey takes 4h 58m versus 1h 40m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Mainz to Würzburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Mainz to Würzburg is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- ICE 237:40 AM1h52Mainz Hbf9:32 AMWürzburg Hbf$431One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- ICE 237:40 AM1h52Mainz Hbf9:32 AMWürzburg Hbf$431One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- ICE 237:40 AM1h52Mainz Hbf9:32 AMWürzburg Hbf$431One-way0 transfers
Other options
- S8 · ICE 5236:02 AM2h01Mainz Hbf8:03 AMWürzburg Hbf$541One-way1 transfer
- S8 · ICE 5299:02 AM2h01Mainz Hbf11:03 AMWürzburg Hbf$571One-way1 transfer
- S8 · ICE 5278:02 AM2h01Mainz Hbf10:03 AMWürzburg Hbf$571One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Mainz to Würzburg:
A bus is $24 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mainz to Würzburg costing on average $48 (€39).
Other travel options to Würzburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 28m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Mainz and Würzburg as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz) and arrive in Würzburg, Hbf.
- Trains mostly depart from Mainz Hbf and arrive in Würzburg Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Würzburg by bus.
- Travel with Hessische Landesbahn, Deutsche Bahn to go to Würzburg by train.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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