There are 5 ways to get from Weimar to Bayreuth by train, bus, rideshare, 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 via Coburg
best- Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Coburgtrain Re29
- Take the train from Coburg to Bayreuth Hbftrain Rb
3h 45m€48–236Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Weimar to Bayreuth156.1 km
1h 59m€7–9Bus
- Take the bus from Weimar central train station to Chemnitz central bus stationbus N3205 / ...
- Take the bus from Chemnitz central bus station to Bayreuth central train stationbus FlixBus N1304 / ...
4h 50m€24–40Train
- Take the train from Weimar to Gera Hbftrain Re3 / ...
- Take the train from Gera Hbf to Hof Hbftrain Rb
- Take the train from Hof Hbf to Bayreuth Hbftrain
4h 11m€236–591Drive 154.6 km
- Drive from Weimar to Bayreuthcar 154.6 km
1h 45m€22–32
Weimar to Bayreuth by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Weimar to Bayreuth is to rideshare which costs €7 - €9 and takes 1h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Weimar to Bayreuth is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs €22 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Weimar station to Bayreuth station. However, there are services departing from Weimar central train station and arriving at Bayreuth central train station via Chemnitz central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Weimar to Bayreuth. However, there are services departing from Weimar and arriving at Bayreuth Hbf via Erfurt Hbf and Coburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
The distance between Weimar and Bayreuth is 192 km. The road distance is 154.6 km.
The best way to get from Weimar to Bayreuth without a car is to train via Coburg which takes 3h 45m and costs €45 - €240.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Weimar to Bayreuth, including transfers.
Weimar to Bayreuth bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Weimar central train station.
Weimar to Bayreuth train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Erfurt Hbf station.
The best way to get from Weimar to Bayreuth is to train via Coburg which takes 3h 45m and costs €45 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €40 and takes 4h 50m.
What companies run services between Weimar, Germany and Bayreuth, Germany?
You can take a train from Weimar to Bayreuth Hbf via Erfurt Hbf and Coburg in around 3h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Weimar central train station to Bayreuth central train station via Chemnitz central bus station in around 4h 50m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Erfurt Hbf to Coburg
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–28
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Weimar to Gera Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–21
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Hof Hbf to Bayreuth Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–23
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Erfurt Hbf to Coburg
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–65
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Weimar to Gera Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–50
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
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- Phone
- +49 800 589 28 40
- [email protected]
- Website
- agilis.de
Train from Coburg to Bayreuth Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–100
- Schedules at
- agilis.de
Train from Hof Hbf to Bayreuth Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–85
- Schedules at
- agilis.de
- Phone
- +49 37343 808037
- [email protected]
- Website
- pressnitztalbahn.de
Train from Weimar to Gera Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €170–230
- Schedules at
- pressnitztalbahn.de
Train from Gera Hbf to Hof Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €210–280
- Schedules at
- pressnitztalbahn.de
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Weimar central train station to Chemnitz central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Chemnitz central bus station to Bayreuth central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Weimar to Bayreuth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €7–9
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Weimar to Bayreuth bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Chemnitz central bus station.
Weimar to Bayreuth train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Coburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Weimar to Bayreuth is 155 km. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Weimar to Bayreuth.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Weimar and Bayreuth. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.