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How to get fromBayreuth to Weimarby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Bayreuth to Weimar by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Nuremberg

    best
    1. Take the train from Bayreuth Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain train Re38 / ...
    2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain train 29 / ...
    2h 56m
    €50–296

  2. Drive  155.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bayreuth to Weimarcar car 155.2 km
    1h 46m
    €23–33

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bayreuth central train station to Chemnitz central bus stationbus bus FlixBus N1304 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chemnitz central bus station to Weimar central train stationbus bus N3205 / ...
    4h 55m
    €25–38

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Bayreuth Hbf to Lichtenfelstrain train
    2. Take the train from Lichtenfels to Saalfeldtrain train
    3. Take the train from Saalfeld(Saale) to Jena-Goeschwitztrain train Rb / ...
    3h 59m
    €37–248

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Bayreuth Hbf to Hof Hbftrain train
    2. Take the train from Hof Hbf to Gera Suedtrain train Rb
    3. Take the train from Gera Süd to Weimartrain train Re3 / ...
    4h 39m
    €275–389

Bayreuth to Weimar by train

Calendar140Weekly Trains
Duration2h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket€50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 303.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 56m

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

You can take a train from Bayreuth Hbf to Weimar via Nürnberg Hbf and Erfurt Hbf in around 2h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bayreuth central train station to Weimar central train station via Chemnitz central bus station in around 4h 55m.

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