Should you visit Wurzburg or Baden-Baden?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel cost comparison between Wurzburg and Baden-Baden can help. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Wurzburg
Wurzburg is in Franconia, in northern Bavaria. The city dates back to the 10th century when it served as the home for many important prince-bishops. It is famous as the location of the Residence, which is considered one of the finest palaces in Europe. The city also has one of the oldest churches in Germany that was originally built in the 8th century. The fortress of Festung Marienberg surrounds the church. The city was heavily destroyed during bombings in 1945. About 80% of the city's buildings were destroyed, but it has been completely rebuilt today. Still, much of the original architecture has been lost.
Baden-Baden
Baden Baden is the perfect spa town in Germany that lets you dip your toes in the culture, relax, and mingle with the locals all while soaking your weary travel bones in the nourishing mineral waters or sweating out the toxins from one too many German beers.
For a detailed guide on Baden Baden, including the bathhouses and spa etiquette, what else to do in and near Baden Baden and more, you can check out my complete guide to Baden Baden for the perfect spa weekend getaway.
Where is Baden Baden?
Baden Baden is located about 2 hours directly South of Frankfurt, making it the perfect day trip. Alternately, Baden Baden is still an easy day trip from Bavaria or other nearby regions of Germany or you can even create a whole weekend in the Black Forest, complete with Cuckoo Clock shopping and more. It's also not far from Stuttgart.
Which city is cheaper, Baden-Baden or Wurzburg?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Wurzburg is €96, while the average daily cost in Baden-Baden is €123. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Wurzburg and Baden-Baden in more detail.
Accommodation
Travelers usually pay around €126 for a double occupancy room in Wurzburg If you want to be in a premiere location or have high end amenities, you can expect to pay a bit more.
A hotel room in Baden-Baden is about €140 This assumes double occupancy and modest accommodations.
Food
The average traveler spends about €28 per day in Wurzburg for food, but obviously this is dependent on the type of restaurant and the amount of food ordered. To save money you can grab a lighter lunch or dinner, or you can try fast food or street food.
The average traveler spends about €33 per day in Baden-Baden for food, but obviously this is dependent on the type of restaurant and the amount of food ordered. To save money you can grab a lighter lunch or dinner, or you can try fast food or street food.
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Food
Meals for one day
Wurzburg €28
Baden-Baden €33
Local Transportation
To get around in Wurzburg, the average visitor spends €6.31 per day, per person. This includes the costs of taxi rides and private drivers as well as public transportation, which tends to be much more affordable.
The average price of local transportation around Baden-Baden is €27 per person, per day. As this average includes both taxis and public transport, keep in mind that the prices of private drivers and taxis are significantly more expensive than public transportation.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Baden-Baden
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Baden-Baden:
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Private transfer from Baden-Baden to Füssen or the opposite way:
$933
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Private transfert to Baden-Baden from Zurich or the opposite way:
$560
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Private transfert to Baden-Baden from Basel - Mulhouse or the opposite way:
$386
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Private transfert from Baden-Baden airport to Colmar or the opposite way:
$336
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Baden-Baden to Karlsruhe Airport (FKB) - Departure Private Car Transfer:
$60
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Baden-Baden to Karlsruhe Airport (FKB) - Departure Private Van Transfer:
$34
Is it cheaper to fly into Wurzburg or Baden-Baden?
Prices for flights to both Baden-Baden and Wurzburg change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Entertainment
In Wurzburg, the costs for things to do, activities, admission tickets, and other sightseeing expenses are on average €7.15 per person, per day.
Baden-Baden's costs for entertainment, tickets, attractions, and tours will often cost around €27 per person, per day. This cost can vary widely by the type of activity, however, as this includes admission tickets, day tours, museums, and other things to do.
Tours and Activities in Wurzburg
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Wurzburg.
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Romantic Road Ticket from Würzburg to Frankfurt/Main Railway Station (SATURDAY):
$40
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Romantic Road Ticket from Markelsheim to Frankfurt/Main (SATURDAY):
$47
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Romantic Road Ticket from Weikersheim to Frankfurt/Main (SATURDAY):
$54
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Wurzburg Private Walking Tour:
$185
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Wurzburg - private tour with licensed guide:
$385
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The Art and Science of Beer Brewing Self-Drive Tour from Wuerzburg to Wiesbaden, Koblenz and Trier:
$695
Tours and Activities in Baden-Baden
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Baden-Baden are as follows:
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Baden - Baden Walking Tour:
$439
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Baden-Baden Private Walking Tour:
$199
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Private Black Forest Tour: Baden-Baden to Freiburg:
$248
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Romantic tour in Baden-Baden:
$496
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The best of Baden-Baden walking tour:
$496
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The best of Passau walking tour:
$496
Alcohol
Alcoholic beverages can often be a significant portion of a traveler's budget, and the costs can vary greatly from person to person. In Wurzburg, the average amount that a visitor spends on alcoholic beverages per day is €9.55.
The average person spends about €9.60 on alcoholic beverages in Baden-Baden per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Wurzburg and Baden-Baden, we can see that Baden-Baden is more expensive. And not only is Wurzburg much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Wurzburg would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Wurzburg and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Baden-Baden would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Baden-Baden than you might in Wurzburg.
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