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Germany · Bavaria

Würzburg: how to get there and around

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Würzburg is a city of 133,731 people in Germany (Bavaria), 204 m (669 ft) above sea level. The nearest large airport is Nuremberg Airport (NUE), 88 km (55 mi) from the centre.

Key facts

Population133,731
Elevation204 m (669 ft)
Time zoneEurope/Berlin (UTC+2 now)
CurrencyEuro (EUR)
Dialling code+49
Driving sideRight
Plug typesEuro, Schuko
Postal codes8 codes, 97070 to 97084
Coordinates49.794, 9.951
Würzburg

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Daylight in Würzburg runs from about 8 h 10 min a day in late December to 16 h 24 min in late June (computed for 49.79° latitude), which matters more than the forecast when a day is built around one flight or one crossing.

Getting there

Würzburg is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Nuremberg Airport (NUE), 88 km (55 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,858 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.

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Common questions

Which airport serves Würzburg?

Nuremberg Airport (NUE), 88 km (55 mi) from the centre.

How big is Würzburg?

About 133,731 people live in Würzburg (GeoNames).

What time zone is Würzburg in?

Europe/Berlin, currently UTC+2.

What currency is used in Würzburg?

The Euro (EUR). Traffic drives on the right.

Which cities are near Würzburg?

Berlin (388 km), Munich (219 km), Prague (321 km), Köln (248 km), Frankfurt am Main (97 km).

Where these facts come from

  • GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
  • Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
  • OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.