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

The cheapest way to get from Kassel to Bayreuth is to bus which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kassel to Bayreuth is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Kassel and Bayreuth?

No, there is no direct bus from Kassel to Bayreuth. However, there are services departing from Kassel and arriving at Bayreuth Hbf via Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Kassel and Bayreuth?

No, there is no direct train from Kassel to Bayreuth. However, there are services departing from Kassel Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Bayreuth Hbf via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.

How far is it from Kassel to Bayreuth?

The distance between Kassel and Bayreuth is 380 km. The road distance is 264.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Kassel to Bayreuth without a car is to train via Nuremberg which takes 4h 3m and costs €50 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Kassel to Bayreuth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kassel to Bayreuth bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kassel to Bayreuth train from?

Kassel to Bayreuth train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.

Train or bus from Kassel to Bayreuth?

The best way to get from Kassel to Bayreuth is to train via Nuremberg which takes 4h 3m and costs €50 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 45m.

Where does the Kassel to Bayreuth bus arrive?

Kassel to Bayreuth bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nuremberg central bus station.

Where does the Kassel to Bayreuth train arrive?

Kassel to Bayreuth train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Nürnberg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Kassel to Bayreuth?

Yes, the driving distance between Kassel to Bayreuth is 264 km. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Kassel to Bayreuth.

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

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Kassel to Bayreuth - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

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

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Train via Nuremberg
best
1. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Nürnberg Hbftrain 25
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Bayreuth Hbftrain Re30 / ...
4h 3m
€52–252
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kassel to Nuremberg central bus stationbus N73
2. Take the bus from Nürnberg Hbf to Bayreuth Hbfbus Re30 / ...
5h 45m
€33–50
Night train, bus
1. Take the nighttrain from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Nuernberg Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the bus from Nürnberg Hbf to Bayreuth Hbfbus Re30 / ...
6h 27m
€35–107
Drive 264.3 km
1. Drive from Kassel to Bayreuthcar 264.3 km
3h 20m
€38–55
Train
1. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Bambergtrain 25
2. Take the train from Bamberg to Bayreuth Hbftrain Re38 / ...
5h 12m
€68–295

Kassel to Bayreuth by train

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Distance: 380.2 km
Duration: 4h 3m

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

You can take a train from Kassel Hauptbahnhof to Bayreuth Hbf via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and Nürnberg Hbf in around 4h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kassel to Bayreuth Hbf via Nuremberg central bus station and Nürnberg Hbf in around 5h 45m.

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