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Trip Summary
You can pick from 42 daily train trips between Oldenburg and Wurzburg. The average train journey from Oldenburg to Wurzburg takes 6 hours and 49 minutes, but some DB Intercity-Express train trips are as short as 4 hours and 48 minutes.
| Distance | 243 mi (392 km) |
| Fastest train | 4h 48m |
| Lowest price | £21.40 |
| Trains per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 3 |
Train service from Oldenburg to Wurzburg
- DB Intercity tickets: £45 one-way
- DB Intercity-Express tickets: £41 one-way
- Deutsche Bahn tickets: £22 one-way
Which train should you take from Oldenburg to Wurzburg?
There are 3 train lines with service from Oldenburg to Wurzburg. Deutsche Bahn is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 38 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB Intercity | 1 | 5h 46m | £44.68 |
| DB Intercity-Express | 4 | 4h 56m | £56.32 |
| Deutsche Bahn | 38 | 6h 57m | £62.19 |
Deutsche Bahn IC is the German railway's long-distance train service provider with service across Germany and neighboring countries, including the Netherlands, Denmark, Switzerland, and Poland. Onboard amenities include restrooms, power outlets, and a restaurant car where passengers can purchase drinks, snacks, and meals.
The most popular Deutsche Bahn ICE routes travel to Berlin, Cologne, Paris, and Munich. Seating is spacious with a good amount of legroom, and onboard amenities include complimentary WiFi, restrooms, and a restaurant car selling beverages, snacks, sandwiches, and hot meals. Unlike the rest of the Deutsche Bahn network, ticket prices on Deutsche Bahn ICE services are not based on a per-kilometer rate but on specific station-to-station links.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Oldenburg and Wurzburg is approximately 243 miles, or 392 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 6 hours and 49 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 4 hours and 48 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Trains departing from Oldenburg to Wurzburg tend to have the most passengers on Tuesday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Tuesday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Tuesday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Oldenburg at 04:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 23:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 42 scheduled trains on most days. There is one direct train, which you can stay on for the entire journey from Oldenburg to Wurzburg. In contrast, taking a non-direct train would require you to transfer trains during your trip.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Wurzburg to Oldenburg.
City Information
Oldenburg
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Oldenburg is a city in northwest Germany, located close to Bremen and the border with the Netherlands. The most iconic landmark is Schloss Oldenburg, a palace that, until recently, was the administrative centre of the city. The castle now features a museum where you can learn all about Oldenburg's history. The Schlossgarten right outside the building is a lovely park for strolling along curved paths between ponds and foliage. Another notable point of interest is the Oldenburg State Theater, the oldest mainstream theatre in the city.
Near the city's university, the Pferdemarkt hosts a market with fresh produce, meats, breads, and other delicacies. The city is a popular destination for foodies, and some of the most popular restaurants include Ratskeller Oldenburg and Kleine Burg.
Due to its proximity to several major cities, it is convenient and cheap to travel to Oldenburg via coach. FlixBus offers numerous routes, including from Hamburg and Amsterdam, where international travellers will likely fly into. Riding the rails is also a popular mode of transport in Germany, and Deutsche Bahn trains connect Oldenburg to cities throughout the country and Europe.
Wurzburg
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Wurzburg is a large city in the state of Bavaria. Famously known for its amazing dry white wines, the city is a popular destination not just for oenophiles but also for tourists. The city is blessed with many popular landmarks, but the most popular is Würzburger Residenz: a massive palatial compound and a recognized UNESCO World Heritage Site. The palace boasts impressive Baroque architecture, inspiring frescoes, and meticulously-designed gardens. Festung Marienberg, a 13-century fortress, is another historical landmark, and the fortress' hilltop location offers an unobstructed view of the entire city.
Wurzburg, and the Franconian region as a whole, really gain their reputations from their wines. Some notable wineries to check out include Weingut Juliusspital and Staatlicher Hofkeller, which both offer guided tours of their wine cellars.
Wurzburg does not have its own commercial airport, so flights generally arrive in Nuremberg or Frankfurt, each over 50 miles away. Instead, taking a coach or train offers direct service into the center of Wurzburg. Coach lines include FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, and Sindbad, arriving at several stations in the city. Train service operates through the Hauptbahnhof near the city centre, and thousands of routes are available to book with Deutsche Bahn. Some of the more popular of these routes include Wurzburg to Frankfurt, Munich, and Prague.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Oldenburg?
Main departure station: Central Bus Station
There are two stations in Oldenburg where you can board the train to Wurzburg.
All train stations in Oldenburg:
Central Bus Station
Oldenburg-Wechloy
Where is the train station in Wurzburg?
Main arrival station: Würzburg-Zell
There are more train stations and stops in Wurzburg than most cities. Most trains from Oldenburg will stop at one (or more) of the 3 following stations in Wurzburg:
Train stations in Wurzburg:
Würzburg-Zell
Train Station
Würzburg Süd
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