What is the cheapest way to get from Bayreuth to Heidelberg?

The cheapest way to get from Bayreuth to Heidelberg is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 3h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bayreuth to Heidelberg?

The fastest way to get from Bayreuth to Heidelberg is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Bayreuth and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct bus from Bayreuth to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Bayreuth Hbf and arriving at Heidelberg Pre Waypoint via Nuremberg central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Bayreuth and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct train from Bayreuth to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Bayreuth Hbf and arriving at Heidelberg, Weststadt/Südstadt via Nürnberg Hbf, Wuerzburg Hbf and Osterburken, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.

How far is it from Bayreuth to Heidelberg?

The distance between Bayreuth and Heidelberg is 353 km. The road distance is 263.5 km.

How do I travel from Bayreuth to Heidelberg without a car?

The best way to get from Bayreuth to Heidelberg without a car is to train via Würzburg which takes 5h 5m and costs €70 - €170.

How long does it take to get from Bayreuth to Heidelberg?

It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Bayreuth to Heidelberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bayreuth to Heidelberg bus from?

Bayreuth to Heidelberg bus services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Bayreuth Hbf station.

Where do I catch the Bayreuth to Heidelberg train from?

Bayreuth to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Bayreuth Hbf station.

Train or bus from Bayreuth to Heidelberg?

The best way to get from Bayreuth to Heidelberg is to train via Würzburg which takes 5h 5m and costs €70 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 26m.

Where does the Bayreuth to Heidelberg bus arrive?

Bayreuth to Heidelberg bus services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Nürnberg Hbf station.

Where does the Bayreuth to Heidelberg train arrive?

Bayreuth to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Nürnberg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Bayreuth to Heidelberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Bayreuth to Heidelberg is 264 km. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Bayreuth to Heidelberg.

How do I get a train ticket from Bayreuth to Heidelberg?

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There are 6 ways to get from Bayreuth to Heidelberg by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Würzburg
best
1. Take the train from Bayreuth Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Würzburg Hbftrain 25 / ...
3. Take the train from Wuerzburg Hbf to Osterburkentrain Re
4. Take the train from Osterburken, Bahnhof to Heidelberg, Weststadt/Südstadttrain S1 / ...
5h 5m
€70–162
Drive 263.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Bayreuth to Heidelbergcar 263.5 km
3h 13m
€38–55
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bayreuth Hbf to Nürnberg Hbfbus Re30
2. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Heidelberg Pre Waypointbus 109 / ...
5h 26m
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Bayreuth Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane NUE - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
4h 20m
€129–264
Train
1. Take the train from Bayreuth Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain 62 / ...
5h 20m
€76–257
Bus via Heidelberg
1. Take the bus from Bayreuth Hbf to Nürnberg Hbfbus Re30
2. Take the bus from Nuremberg - Bus Station to Heidelbergbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 32m

Bayreuth to Heidelberg by train

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Distance: 352.6 km
Duration: 5h 5m

What companies run services between Bayreuth, Germany and Heidelberg, Germany?

You can take a train from Bayreuth Hbf to Heidelberg, Weststadt/Südstadt via Nürnberg Hbf, Würzburg Hbf, Wuerzburg Hbf, and Osterburken, Bahnhof in around 5h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bayreuth Hbf to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint via Nürnberg Hbf and Nuremberg central bus station in around 5h 26m.

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