There are 3 ways to get from Linz to Bayreuth by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Nuernberg Hbftrain Ice
- Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Bayreuth Hbftrain Re30 / ...
4h 10m€72–195Drive 322.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Linz to Bayreuthcar 322.4 km
3h 41m€55–79Bus, train
- Take the bus from Linz Industriezeile Bus Stop to Nuremberg Central Bus Stationbus Arda-Tur
- Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Bayreuth Hbftrain Re30 / ...
7h 33m€76–134
Linz to Bayreuth by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Linz to Bayreuth is to drive which costs €50 - €80 and takes 3h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Linz to Bayreuth is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct train from Linz to Bayreuth. However, there are services departing from Linz/Donau Hbf and arriving at Bayreuth Hbf via Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
The distance between Linz and Bayreuth is 414 km. The road distance is 322.4 km.
The best way to get from Linz to Bayreuth without a car is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs €70 - €200.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Linz to Bayreuth, including transfers.
Linz to Bayreuth train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Linz/Donau Hbf station.
Linz to Bayreuth train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Nuernberg Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Linz to Bayreuth is 322 km. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Linz to Bayreuth.
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What companies run services between Linz, Austria and Bayreuth, Germany?
You can take a train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Bayreuth Hbf via Nuernberg Hbf and Nürnberg Hbf in around 4h 10m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Nuernberg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–120
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Nürnberg Hbf to Bayreuth Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–75
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Nürnberg Hbf to Bayreuth Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–75
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Phone
- +359 700 20 544
- Website
- Arda Tur
Bus from Linz Industriezeile Bus Stop to Nuremberg Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €59
- Website
- Arda Tur
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