From 9 November to 12 December 2026, Deutsche Bahn is diverting long-distance trains between Hanau and Würzburg due to engineering works on the Gemünden–Aschaffenburg line, increasing journey times between Frankfurt and Würzburg by around 45 minutes. This will change arrival times and possible connections for passengers.
Long-distance and regional services affected
The line between Gemünden (Main) and Aschaffenburg Hauptbahnhof is closed during the works. DB InfraGO says it is renewing more than 40 kilometres of rails between Gemünden and Laufach, replacing sleepers and working on points and overhead lines, among other tasks. Long-distance trains are therefore taking a diversionary route; DB has also announced hourly long-distance services between Frankfurt and Nuremberg. Other trains are cancelled on sections of the route between Frankfurt and Nuremberg or Regensburg.
There are also changes to regional services. According to RMV, services on lines RE 54 and RE 55 are partially cancelled on various days, with replacement buses running between Gemünden and Kahl. DB lists buses between Gemünden and Aschaffenburg for regional services RB 79 and RE 54/55, including hourly express buses stopping in Lohr as well as buses with intermediate stops. Some journeys may also require an additional change at Frankfurt Süd.
Anyone travelling between Frankfurt and Würzburg should therefore check their specific outward and return services, even if their trip is already booked. The longer journey time on long-distance services may affect connections and arrival times for events or appointments. Passengers on regional trains should also allow for transfers to replacement services. DB says revised timetables will be available through its travel information channels and in DB Navigator; RMV directs passengers to its journey planner for its services. The timetable for the actual day of travel is the one that applies.
Original reviewed by the editors · 11 November 2026
