What is the cheapest way to get from Munich to Bad Elster?

The cheapest way to get from Munich to Bad Elster is to drive which costs €40 - €60 and takes 2h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Munich to Bad Elster?

The fastest way to get from Munich to Bad Elster is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Munich and Bad Elster?

No, there is no direct bus from Munich station to Bad Elster. However, there are services departing from Munich central bus station and arriving at Bad Elster, Badstraße via Plauen, Bahnhof Mitte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Munich and Bad Elster?

No, there is no direct train from Munich to Bad Elster. However, there are services departing from München Hbf and arriving at Sohl via Nürnberg Hbf and Cheb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.

How far is it from Munich to Bad Elster?

The distance between Munich and Bad Elster is 368 km. The road distance is 286.2 km.

How do I travel from Munich to Bad Elster without a car?

The best way to get from Munich to Bad Elster without a car is to bus which takes 6h 37m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Munich to Bad Elster?

It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Munich to Bad Elster, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Munich to Bad Elster bus from?

Munich to Bad Elster bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Munich central bus station.

Where do I catch the Munich to Bad Elster train from?

Munich to Bad Elster train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from München Hbf station.

Train or bus from Munich to Bad Elster?

The best way to get from Munich to Bad Elster is to bus which takes 6h 37m and costs . Alternatively, you can train via Nuremberg, which costs €65 - €190 and takes 6h 41m.

Where does the Munich to Bad Elster bus arrive?

Munich to Bad Elster bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Plauen station Mitte.

Where does the Munich to Bad Elster train arrive?

Munich to Bad Elster train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Nürnberg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Munich to Bad Elster?

Yes, the driving distance between Munich to Bad Elster is 286 km. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Munich to Bad Elster.

Where can I stay near Bad Elster?

There are 678+ hotels available in Bad Elster.

Munich to Bad Elster - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Munich to Bad Elster by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Plauen station Mittebus 1304A
2. Take the bus from Plauen, Bahnhof Mitte to Bad Elster, Badstraßebus 92
6h 37m
Drive 286.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Munich to Bad Elstercar 286.2 km
2h 41m
€41–59
Train via Nuremberg
1. Take the train from München Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain 29 / ...
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Chebtrain Re33
6h 41m
€70–183
Train
1. Take the train from München Hbf to Marktredwitztrain Re2
6h 51m
€74–138
Train #2
1. Take the train from Muenchen Hbf to Plzen Hlavni Nadrazitrain Re
2. Take the train from Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi to Chebtrain Ic / ...
8h 42m
€103–221

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Distance: 368 km
Duration: 6h 37m

What companies run services between Munich, Germany and Bad Elster, Germany?

You can take a bus from Munich central bus station to Bad Elster, Badstraße via Plauen station Mitte and Plauen, Bahnhof Mitte in around 6h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a train from München Hbf to Bad Elster, M.-A.-Nexö-Str. via Nürnberg Hbf, Cheb, Sohl, and Sohl, Wende in around 6h 41m.

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