How to travel from Wurzburg to Cologne, Germany

The distance between Wurzburg and Cologne is around 300km (187 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Wurzburg to Cologne 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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Train

Take the train to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €75($75)
Operated byDeutsche Bahn+ 1 others
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Train to Nuernberg Hbf, plane

Take the train to Nuernberg Hbf then fly from Nuremberg (NUE) to Dusseldorf (DUS) then take the train to Koeln Hbf.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bonn Marie-Kahle-Allee.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €15($15)
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Drive

Drive to Cologne.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Distance300km (187 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wurzburg and Cologne

There are several options for getting from Wurzburg to Cologne by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €15 ($15) and will take around 5h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €75 ($75).

The distance between Wurzburg and Cologne is around 300km (187 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 246km (153 miles)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Wurzburg and Cologne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Wurzburg to Cologne is to take the train which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €75 ($75).

The cheapest way to travel between Wurzburg and Cologne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €15 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Wurzburg and Cologne. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Wurzburg and Cologne with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 2h 20m.

Deutsche Bahn run train services between Wurzburg and Cologne. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 20m, 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 Wurzburg and Cologne. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Wurzburg to Cologne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bonn Marie-Kahle-Allee and Bonn Heussallee/Museumsmeile. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.

RegioJet run regular bus services between Wurzburg and Cologne. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wurzburg to Cologne. We recommend that you take the train to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf then fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dusseldorf (DUS) then take the train to Koeln Hbf. instead which will take 3hrs.

The closest major airport to Cologne is Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) (CGN) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Cologne. Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) (DUS) and Dortmund Airport (DTM) (DTM) 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 Wurzburg and Cologne. The distance is around 300km (187 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wurzburg to Cologne is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around €75 ($75).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Wurzburg and Cologne

Transport options from Wurzburg to Cologne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 20m
€75($75)
hourly301km (187 miles)
Train to Nuernberg Hbf, plane + 1 similar
2h 55m
€180($180)
hourly534km (332 miles)
Train and Plane3hrs
€230($230)
hourly381km (236 miles)
Bus
5h 30m
€15($15)
once daily316km (196 miles)
Drive
2h 30m
€40($40)
on demand300km (187 miles)

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Airports near Cologne

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

CGN
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
International Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Cologne
DUS
Düsseldorf Airport (DUS)
International Airport
Distance
40km (25 miles) from Cologne
DTM
Dortmund Airport (DTM)
International Airport
Distance
79km (49 miles) from Cologne