How do I get to the Wartburg by train?

Travel to Eisenach Hauptbahnhof (ICE connection), then take bus line 3 from the neighbouring bus terminal to the Wartburg car park.

How far is the castle from the car park?

About 500 m, partly uphill. A paid shuttle runs between the car park and the castle.

UNESCO by train

Wartburg Castle by train

Reach the UNESCO-listed Wartburg via Eisenach Hauptbahnhof (ICE stop), bus line 3 to the castle car park and about 500 m uphill, per the castle itself. Checked 2026-10-09.

The route

Train: You reach the Wartburg via Eisenach main station, which has an ICE connection. wartburg.de
Bus: Bus line 3 runs from the neighbouring bus terminal to the Wartburg car park. wartburg.de
Last stretch: From the car park the castle is about 500 m away, with an uphill section. A shuttle between the car park and the castle runs for a fee. wartburg.de

The castle page gives no bus frequency or walking time for the whole route; check the local timetable on the day.

World Heritage status

UNESCO listing: Wartburg Castle is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List (inscription year 1999). whc.unesco.org

FAQ

How do I get to the Wartburg by train?: Travel to Eisenach Hauptbahnhof (ICE connection), then take bus line 3 from the neighbouring bus terminal to the Wartburg car park.
How far is the castle from the car park?: About 500 m, partly uphill. A paid shuttle runs between the car park and the castle.

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