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Compare train, bus, and flight for Würzburg to Hamburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Würzburg to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $28, and a flight costs an average of $87.
Distance: 261 miles (421 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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$98 Average price | $49 Average price Cheapest | $175 Average price |
4h 24m Average total duration 3h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 52m Average total duration 6h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Würzburg to Hamburg:
A bus is $49 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Würzburg to Hamburg costing on average $98 (€78).
A bus is $126 (€101) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Würzburg to Hamburg costing on average $175 (€140).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 54m.
Bus takes on average 6h 22m.
Travel optionsfrom Würzburg to Hamburg
How to get from Würzburg to Hamburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Würzburg to Hamburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus1:05 AM6h35Würzburg, Hbf7:40 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$481One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus1:05 AM6h35Würzburg, Hbf7:40 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$481One-way0 transfers
Fastest
LH26:30 AM1h05Frankfurt am Main Airport7:35 AMHamburg Airport$2431One-way0 transfers
Other options
ICE 6849:28 AM4h08Würzburg Hbf1:36 PMHamburg Hbf$1911One-way0 transfers
ICE 88210:30 AM4h06Würzburg Hbf2:36 PMHamburg Hbf$1911One-way0 transfers
ICE 68211:28 AM4h08Würzburg Hbf3:36 PMHamburg Hbf$2081One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus9:25 AM14h25Würzburg, Hbf11:50 PMHamburg, S Hamburg Airport$561One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus6:45 AM13h55Würzburg, Hbf8:40 PMHamburg, S Hamburg Airport$761One-way1 transfer
LH1612:00 PM1h05Frankfurt am Main Airport1:05 PMHamburg Airport$2731One-way0 transfers
LH68:00 AM1h05Frankfurt am Main Airport9:05 AMHamburg Airport$2731One-way0 transfers
DE41732:55 PM1h05Frankfurt am Main Airport4:00 PMHamburg Airport$2681One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Würzburg to Hamburg:
A bus is $49 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Würzburg to Hamburg costing on average $98 (€78).
A bus is $126 (€101) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Würzburg to Hamburg costing on average $175 (€140).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 54m.
Bus takes on average 6h 22m.
- Around 32 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Würzburg and Hamburg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Würzburg Hbf and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Würzburg, Hbf and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Eurowings to go to Hamburg by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Hamburg by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Hamburg by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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