How to travel from Hamburg to Wurzburg, Germany

The distance between Hamburg and Wurzburg is around 490km (304 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 40m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Hamburg 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.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Hamburg (HAM) to Nuremberg (NUE) then take the train to Würzburg Hbf.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €220($220)
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Train via Hannover Messe / Laatzen

Take the train to Hannover Messe / Laatzen and then to Würzburg Hbf.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)

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Bus

Take the bus to Würzburg Main Station.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
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Drive

Drive to Würzburg.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Distance508km (316 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hamburg and Wurzburg

There are several options for getting from Hamburg to Wurzburg by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 6h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €220 ($220).

The distance between Hamburg and Wurzburg is around 490km (304 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 418km (260 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Hamburg and Wurzburg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hamburg to Wurzburg is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €220 ($220).

The cheapest way to travel between Hamburg and Wurzburg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hamburg and Wurzburg. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Hamburg and Wurzburg with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 4h 30m.

Deutsche Bahn run train services between Hamburg and Wurzburg. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 30m, 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 Hamburg and Wurzburg. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs 5 times a day.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Hamburg and Wurzburg with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a day and takes 6h 25m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Hamburg and Wurzburg. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 6h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hamburg to Wurzburg. We recommend that you fly from Hamburg (HAM) to Nuremberg (NUE) then take the train to Würzburg Hbf. instead which will take 2h 40m.

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 Hamburg and Wurzburg. The distance is around 508km (316 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hamburg to Wurzburg is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hamburg and Wurzburg

Transport options from Hamburg to Wurzburg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 4 similar
2h 40m
€220($220)
every 30 mins590km (367 miles)
Fly to Frankfurt (FRA), Train3h 25m
€230($230)
hourly559km (347 miles)
Train and Plane3h 60m
€295($295)
every 4 hours586km (364 miles)
Train to Hannover Hauptbahnhof, plane4h 25m
€320($320)
hourly592km (368 miles)
Fly to Stuttgart (STR), Train4h 25m
€165($165)
hourly764km (475 miles)
Train via Hannover Messe / Laatzen + 1 similar
3h 30m
€120($120)
every 2 hours490km (304 miles)
Train4h 30m
€110($110)
every 30 mins490km (304 miles)
Bus
6h 25m
€30($30)
5 times a day515km (320 miles)
Drive
4h 30m
€67($67)
on demand508km (316 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