How to travel from Würzburg to Hamburg

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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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Flight

$98

Average price

$49

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Cheapest

$175

Average price

4h 24m

Average total duration

3h 54m

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30m

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6h 52m

Average total duration

6h 22m

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4h 11m

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1h 11m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

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0.4 - 1.1kg

CO2 emissions

1.3 - 2.5kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

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Lufthansa

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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 Hamburg is a bus with an average price of $49 (€39).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Würzburg to Hamburg is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 11m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 54m.

Bus takes on average 6h 22m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Würzburg and Hamburg including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Würzburg to Hamburg among Omio's users.

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from Würzburg to Hamburg

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:05 AM6h35
    Würzburg, Hbf
    7:40 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    $481One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:05 AM6h35
    Würzburg, Hbf
    7:40 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    $481One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH2
    6:30 AM1h05
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    7:35 AMHamburg Airport
    $2431One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 684
    9:28 AM4h08
    Würzburg Hbf
    1:36 PMHamburg Hbf
    $1911One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 882
    10:30 AM4h06
    Würzburg Hbf
    2:36 PMHamburg Hbf
    $1911One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 682
    11:28 AM4h08
    Würzburg Hbf
    3:36 PMHamburg Hbf
    $2081One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:25 AM14h25
    Würzburg, Hbf
    11:50 PMHamburg, S Hamburg Airport
    $561One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:45 AM13h55
    Würzburg, Hbf
    8:40 PMHamburg, S Hamburg Airport
    $761One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH16
    12:00 PM1h05
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    1:05 PMHamburg Airport
    $2731One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH6
    8:00 AM1h05
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    9:05 AMHamburg Airport
    $2731One-way
    0 transfers
  • Condor FlugdienstDE4173
    2:55 PM1h05
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    4:00 PMHamburg Airport
    $2681One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Würzburg to Hamburg

Travel to Hamburg 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 Hamburg.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Würzburg and Hamburg including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Würzburg to Hamburg is a bus with an average price of $49 (€39).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Würzburg to Hamburg is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 11m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 54m.

Bus takes on average 6h 22m.

The distance from Würzburg to Hamburg is approximately 261 miles (421 km).
The average frequency per day from Würzburg to Hamburg is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Würzburg to Hamburg:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Würzburg to Hamburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there are direct services available from Würzburg to Hamburg with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Würzburg to Hamburg often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Copenhagen, Paris, Amsterdam, Stockholm. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Hamburg and these popular destinations at a great price.
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