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

The cheapest way to get from Bayreuth to Salzburg is to bus which costs €35 - €60 and takes 5h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bayreuth to Salzburg is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs €50 - €80.

Is there a direct bus between Bayreuth and Salzburg?

No, there is no direct bus from Bayreuth station to Salzburg. However, there are services departing from Bayreuth central train station and arriving at Salzburg Mozartsteg/Imbergstraße via Salzburg Alpensiedlung P+R. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Bayreuth and Salzburg?

No, there is no direct train from Bayreuth to Salzburg. However, there are services departing from Bayreuth Hbf and arriving at Salzburg Hauptbahnhof via Nürnberg Hbf and München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.

How far is it from Bayreuth to Salzburg?

The distance between Bayreuth and Salzburg is 410 km. The road distance is 321.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Bayreuth to Salzburg without a car is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs €75 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Bayreuth to Salzburg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bayreuth to Salzburg bus from?

Bayreuth to Salzburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bayreuth central train station.

Where do I catch the Bayreuth to Salzburg train from?

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

Train or bus from Bayreuth to Salzburg?

The best way to get from Bayreuth to Salzburg is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs €75 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 5h 59m.

Where does the Bayreuth to Salzburg bus arrive?

Bayreuth to Salzburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Salzburg South station.

Where does the Bayreuth to Salzburg train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bayreuth to Salzburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Bayreuth to Salzburg is 322 km. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Bayreuth to Salzburg.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Bayreuth to Salzburg?

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Where can I stay near Salzburg?

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Bayreuth to Salzburg - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bayreuth Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to München Hbftrain 28 / ...
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain 90 / ...
4h 11m
€79–379
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bayreuth central train station to Salzburg Southbus N86
5h 59m
€36–60
Drive 321.9 km
1. Drive from Bayreuth to Salzburgcar 321.9 km
3h 42m
€53–76
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Bayreuth Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane NUE - SZG
6h 40m
€137–366
Train via Bayreuth Hbf
1. Take the train from Bayreuth Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to München Hbftrain 28 / ...
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain 90 / ...
4h 25m
€79–379
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bayreuth Hbf to Nürnberg Hbfbus Re30
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Salzburg Hbftrain Nightjet
5h 50m
€46–88

Bayreuth to Salzburg by train

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Distance: 409.8 km
Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between Bayreuth, Germany and Salzburg, Austria?

You can take a train from Bayreuth Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhof via Nürnberg Hbf and München Hbf in around 4h 11m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bayreuth central train station to Salzburg South once daily. Tickets cost €30–60 and the journey takes 5h 40m.

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