There are 4 ways to get from Helmbrechts to Bayreuth by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Helmbrechts to Muenchbergtrain Rb
- Take the train from Münchberg to Bayreuth Hbftrain Re30
1h 39m€10–40Drive 42.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Helmbrechts to Bayreuthcar 42.8 km
28 min€7–10Line 1333 bus, line 378 bus
- Take the bus from Helmbrechts, Busbahnhof to Kulmbach, ZOBbus 1333 / ...
- Take the bus from Kulmbach, ZOB to Bayreuth ZOHbus 378
2h 34m€9–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Helmbrechts to Bayreuthtaxi 42.8 km
28 min€110–140
Helmbrechts to Bayreuth by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Helmbrechts to Bayreuth is to drive which costs €6 - €10 and takes 28 min.
The fastest way to get from Helmbrechts to Bayreuth is to drive which takes 28 min and costs €6 - €10.
No, there is no direct bus from Helmbrechts to Bayreuth. However, there are services departing from Helmbrechts, Busbahnhof and arriving at Bayreuth ZOH via Kulmbach, ZOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Helmbrechts to Bayreuth. However, there are services departing from Helmbrechts and arriving at Bayreuth Hbf via Münchberg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.
The distance between Helmbrechts and Bayreuth is 56 km. The road distance is 42.8 km.
The best way to get from Helmbrechts to Bayreuth without a car is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs €9 - €40.
It takes approximately 1h 39m to get from Helmbrechts to Bayreuth, including transfers.
Helmbrechts to Bayreuth bus services, operated by Verkehrsverbund Großraum Nürnberg (VGN), depart from Helmbrechts, Busbahnhof station.
Helmbrechts to Bayreuth train services, operated by agilis, depart from Helmbrechts station.
The best way to get from Helmbrechts to Bayreuth is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs €9 - €40. Alternatively, you can line 1333 bus and line 378 bus, which costs €8 - €12 and takes 2h 34m.
What companies run services between Helmbrechts, Germany and Bayreuth, Germany?
You can take a train from Helmbrechts to Bayreuth Hbf via Muenchberg and Münchberg in around 1h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Helmbrechts, Busbahnhof to Bayreuth ZOH via Kulmbach, ZOB in around 2h 34m.
- Phone
- +49 800 589 28 40
- [email protected]
- Website
- agilis
Train from Helmbrechts to Muenchberg
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2–5
- Schedules at
- agilis
Bus from Helmbrechts, Busbahnhof to Kulmbach, ZOB
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Verkehrsverbund Großraum Nürnberg (VGN)
Bus from Kulmbach, ZOB to Bayreuth ZOH
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Verkehrsverbund Großraum Nürnberg (VGN)
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Estimated price
- €110–140
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Booking & Getting There
Helmbrechts to Bayreuth bus services, operated by Verkehrsverbund Großraum Nürnberg (VGN), arrive at Kulmbach, ZOB station.
Helmbrechts to Bayreuth train services, operated by agilis, arrive at Muenchberg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helmbrechts to Bayreuth is 43 km. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Helmbrechts to Bayreuth.
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