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

The cheapest way to get from Jena to Bayreuth is to rideshare which costs €7 - €11 and takes 1h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Jena to Bayreuth is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs €19 - €28.

Is there a direct bus between Jena and Bayreuth?

No, there is no direct bus from Jena station to Bayreuth station. However, there are services departing from Jena bus station and arriving at Bayreuth central train station via Chemnitz central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Jena and Bayreuth?

No, there is no direct train from Jena to Bayreuth. However, there are services departing from Jena Paradies and arriving at Bayreuth Hbf via Saalfeld and Lichtenfels. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.

How far is it from Jena to Bayreuth?

The distance between Jena and Bayreuth is 197 km. The road distance is 133.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Jena to Bayreuth without a car is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs €30 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Jena to Bayreuth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Jena to Bayreuth bus from?

Jena to Bayreuth bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Jena bus station.

Where do I catch the Jena to Bayreuth train from?

Jena to Bayreuth train services, operated by Abellio GmbH, depart from Jena Paradies station.

Train or bus from Jena to Bayreuth?

The best way to get from Jena to Bayreuth is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs €30 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €35 and takes 4h 15m.

Where does the Jena to Bayreuth bus arrive?

Jena to Bayreuth bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Chemnitz central bus station.

Where does the Jena to Bayreuth train arrive?

Jena to Bayreuth train services, operated by Abellio GmbH, arrive at Saalfeld(Saale) station.

Can I drive from Jena to Bayreuth?

Yes, the driving distance between Jena to Bayreuth is 133 km. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Jena to Bayreuth.

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

Book your Jena to Bayreuth train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Jena to Bayreuth bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bayreuth?

There are 685+ hotels available in Bayreuth.

Can I share a ride from Jena to Bayreuth?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Jena and Bayreuth. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Jena to Bayreuth - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Jena Paradies to Saalfeld(Saale)train Rb / ...
2. Take the train from Saalfeld to Lichtenfelstrain
3. Take the train from Lichtenfels to Bayreuth Hbftrain
3h 48m
€34–165
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Jena to Bayreuthrideshare 135.3 km
1h 42m
€7–11
Bus
1. Take the bus from Jena bus station to Chemnitz central bus stationbus N69 / ...
2. Take the bus from Chemnitz central bus station to Bayreuth central train stationbus FlixBus N1304 / ...
4h 15m
€21–35
Train via Hof
1. Take the train from Jena West to Gera Hbftrain Re3 / ...
2. Take the train from Gera Hbf to Hof Hbftrain Rb
3. Take the train from Hof Hbf to Bayreuth Hbftrain
4h 12m
€280–531
Drive 133.1 km
1. Drive from Jena to Bayreuthcar 133.1 km
1h 28m
€20–28

Jena to Bayreuth by train

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Distance: 197.3 km
Duration: 3h 48m

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

You can take a train from Jena Paradies to Bayreuth Hbf via Saalfeld and Lichtenfels in around 3h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jena bus station to Bayreuth central train station via Chemnitz central bus station in around 4h 15m.

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