How to travel from Dresden to Wurzburg, Germany

The distance between Dresden and Wurzburg is around 372km (231 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 50m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Dresden to Wurzburg by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out WurzburgDresden if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Dresden (DRS) to Frankfurt (FRA) then take the train to Wuerzburg Hbf.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Fulda and then to Würzburg Hbf.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)

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Bus

Take the bus to Wurzburg Central Train Station.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
Operated by

EuroClub

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Drive

Drive to Würzburg.

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Distance372km (231 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dresden and Wurzburg

There are several options for getting from Dresden to Wurzburg by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €175 ($175).

The distance between Dresden and Wurzburg is around 372km (231 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 304km (189 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Dresden and Wurzburg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dresden to Wurzburg is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €175 ($175).

The cheapest way to travel between Dresden and Wurzburg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dresden and Wurzburg. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dresden to Wurzburg. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Fulda. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.

Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity, Mitteldeutsche Regiobahn, Deutsche Bahn Regional and Transdev run train services between Dresden and Wurzburg. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Dresden and Wurzburg. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs 6 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Dresden and Wurzburg with no changeovers required. The bus runs 6 times a week and takes 6hrs.

EuroClub run regular bus services between Dresden and Wurzburg. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 6hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dresden to Wurzburg. We recommend that you fly from Dresden (DRS) to Frankfurt (FRA) then take the train to Wuerzburg Hbf. instead which will take 2h 50m.

The closest major airport to Wurzburg is Nuremberg Airport (NUE) (NUE) which is approximately 89km (55 miles) from Wurzburg. Frankfurt Airport (FRA) (FRA) and Stuttgart Airport (STR) (STR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Dresden and Wurzburg. The distance is around 372km (231 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dresden to Wurzburg is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around €130 ($130).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dresden and Wurzburg

Transport options from Dresden to Wurzburg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
2h 50m
€175($175)
hourly534km (332 miles)
Train and Plane3h 55m
€215($215)
hourly570km (354 miles)
Fly to Munich (MUC), Train4hrs
€255($255)
hourly663km (412 miles)
Train to Flughafen BER - Terminal 1-2, plane4h 20m
€210($210)
every 4 hours731km (454 miles)
Train + 2 similar
3h 55m
€130($130)
every 3 hours478km (297 miles)
Train via Hof Hbf5h 20m
€50($50)
every 3 hours447km (278 miles)
Train via Hof Hbf5h 20m
€50($50)
every 3 hours447km (278 miles)
Bus
6hrs
€40($40)
6 times a week445km (277 miles)
Drive
3h 5m
€49($49)
on demand372km (231 miles)

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Airports near Wurzburg

The following major airports near Wurzburg offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.

NUE
Nuremberg Airport (NUE)
International Airport
Distance
89km (55 miles) from Wurzburg
FRA
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
International Airport
Distance
101km (63 miles) from Wurzburg
STR
Stuttgart Airport (STR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
134km (83 miles) from Wurzburg