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

The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Bayreuth is to train and bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 6h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Bayreuth is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Heidelberg and Bayreuth?

No, there is no direct bus from Heidelberg to Bayreuth. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg and arriving at Bayreuth Hbf via Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Heidelberg and Bayreuth?

No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Bayreuth. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Bayreuth Hbf via Frankfurt and Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

How far is it from Heidelberg to Bayreuth?

The distance between Heidelberg and Bayreuth is 403 km. The road distance is 264.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Bayreuth without a car is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs €75 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Heidelberg to Bayreuth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Bayreuth bus from?

Heidelberg to Bayreuth bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Heidelberg station.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Bayreuth train from?

Heidelberg to Bayreuth train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Heidelberg to Bayreuth?

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Bayreuth is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs €75 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 52m.

Where does the Heidelberg to Bayreuth bus arrive?

Heidelberg to Bayreuth bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Nuremberg - Bus Station.

Where does the Heidelberg to Bayreuth train arrive?

Heidelberg to Bayreuth train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Heidelberg to Bayreuth?

Yes, the driving distance between Heidelberg to Bayreuth is 264 km. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Heidelberg to Bayreuth.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Bayreuth?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain 62 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Nürnberg Hbftrain 41 / ...
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Bayreuth Hbftrain
4h 40m
€76–256
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Heilbronn Hauptbahnhoftrain RE10b / ...
2. Take the bus from Heilbronn central train station to Bayreuth central train stationbus N1222
6h 10m
€31–59
Bus
1. Take the bus from Heidelberg to Nuremberg - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Nürnberg Hbf to Bayreuth Hbfbus Re30 / ...
4h 52m
Drive 264.3 km
1. Drive from Heidelberg to Bayreuthcar 264.3 km
3h 14m
€38–55
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane FRA - NUE
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Bayreuth Hbftrain
4h 28m
€128–266
Train via Würzburg
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Weststadt/Südstadt to Osterburken, Bahnhoftrain S1 / ...
2. Take the train from Osterburken to Wuerzburg Hbftrain Re
3. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Bambergtrain
4. Take the train from Bamberg to Bayreuth Hbftrain
5h 52m
€74–200

Heidelberg to Bayreuth by train

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Distance: 403.3 km
Duration: 4h 40m

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

You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Bayreuth Hbf via Frankfurt and Nürnberg Hbf in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heidelberg to Bayreuth Hbf via Nuremberg - Bus Station and Nürnberg Hbf in around 4h 52m.

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