How to travel from Würzburg to Düsseldorf

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Würzburg to Düsseldorf

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Würzburg to Düsseldorf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 39m. 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 $30, while a train costs an average of $56.

Distance: 170 miles (274 km)

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$56

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$30

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$63

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3h 39m

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3h 9m

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5h 3m

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4h 33m

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Würzburg to Düsseldorf is a bus with an average price of $33.

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

A bus is $66 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Würzburg to Düsseldorf costing on average $99.

A bus is $356 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Würzburg to Düsseldorf costing on average $389.

The fastest way to travel from Würzburg to Düsseldorf is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 36m.

Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 58m.

Bus takes on average 6h 7m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Würzburg and Düsseldorf including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Würzburg to Düsseldorf among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 2h 4m sooner (1h 36m by flight vs 3h 40m by car). Tickets start at around $389 compared to roughly $63 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Würzburg to Düsseldorf

How to get from Würzburg to Düsseldorf by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Würzburg to Düsseldorf is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:35 AM5h20
    Würzburg, Hbf
    12:55 PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    $281One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:35 AM5h20
    Würzburg, Hbf
    12:55 PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    $281One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH78
    9:20 PM0h45
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    10:05 PMDusseldorf Airport
    $1211One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 1022
    6:23 AM4h12
    Würzburg Hbf
    10:35 AMDüsseldorf Hbf
    $371One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 820
    7:55 AM2h45
    Würzburg Hbf
    10:40 AMDüsseldorf Hbf
    $491One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1022 · ICE 204
    6:23 AM3h09
    Würzburg Hbf
    9:32 AMDüsseldorf Hbf
    $491One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:45 AM5h25
    Würzburg, Hbf
    12:10 PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    $281One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:35 PM4h55
    Würzburg, Hbf
    4:30 AMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    $351One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:35 PM6h10
    Würzburg, Hbf
    6:45 PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    $351One-way
    0 transfers
  • Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4216
    5:10 PM0h45
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    5:55 PMDusseldorf Airport
    $1791One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH74
    1:40 PM0h45
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    2:25 PMDusseldorf Airport
    $1811One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH72
    9:15 AM0h45
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    10:00 AMDusseldorf Airport
    $2641One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Würzburg to Düsseldorf

Travel to Düsseldorf 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 Würzburg to Düsseldorf.

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There are 3 options to travel between Würzburg and Düsseldorf including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Würzburg to Düsseldorf is a bus with an average price of $33.

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

A bus is $66 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Würzburg to Düsseldorf costing on average $99.

A bus is $356 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Würzburg to Düsseldorf costing on average $389.

The fastest way to travel from Würzburg to Düsseldorf is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 36m.

Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 58m.

Bus takes on average 6h 7m.

The distance from Würzburg to Düsseldorf is approximately 170 miles (274 km).
The average frequency per day from Würzburg to Düsseldorf is:
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 8 flights per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Würzburg and Düsseldorf as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Würzburg to Düsseldorf:
  • Trains mostly depart from Würzburg Hbf and arrive in Düsseldorf Hbf.
  • Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Würzburg, Hbf and arrive in Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Würzburg to Düsseldorf, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Düsseldorf by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Düsseldorf by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Würzburg to Düsseldorf with the following travel companies:
  • 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 4 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Omio customers who travel from Würzburg to Düsseldorf often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, London, Barcelona. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Düsseldorf and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Düsseldorf to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Düsseldorf, you can explore Carlsplatz markets for diverse foods, take a Rhine River boat cruise, or visit the Aquazoo Löbbecke Museum. Enjoy performances at Deutsche Oper am Rhein, or relax in the Japanese Garden in Nordpark. Key sights include the Rheinturm for city views, luxury shopping at Königsallee, vibrant nightlife in Altstadt, art at Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen, and the baroque beauty of Schloss Benrath.
Typically, 2 to 3 days are sufficient to explore Düsseldorf's key attractions, such as the Altstadt, Königsallee, and Rheinturm, while enjoying its vibrant art scene and culinary offerings.
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