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

The cheapest way to get from Winterthur to Bayreuth is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 8h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Winterthur to Bayreuth is to drive which takes 4h 57m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Winterthur and Bayreuth?

No, there is no direct bus from Winterthur to Bayreuth. However, there are services departing from Winterthur and arriving at Bayreuth Hbf via Kornwestheim and Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Winterthur and Bayreuth?

No, there is no direct train from Winterthur to Bayreuth. However, there are services departing from Winterthur and arriving at Bayreuth Hbf via Schaffhausen, Stuttgart Hbf and Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.

How far is it from Winterthur to Bayreuth?

The distance between Winterthur and Bayreuth is 495 km. The road distance is 410.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Winterthur to Bayreuth without a car is to train which takes 7h 56m and costs €80 - €370.

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

It takes approximately 7h 56m to get from Winterthur to Bayreuth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Winterthur to Bayreuth bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Winterthur to Bayreuth train from?

Winterthur to Bayreuth train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Schaffhausen station.

Train or bus from Winterthur to Bayreuth?

The best way to get from Winterthur to Bayreuth is to train which takes 7h 56m and costs €80 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 8h 5m.

Where does the Winterthur to Bayreuth bus arrive?

Winterthur to Bayreuth bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kornwestheim station.

Where does the Winterthur to Bayreuth train arrive?

Winterthur to Bayreuth train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Winterthur to Bayreuth?

Yes, the driving distance between Winterthur to Bayreuth is 410 km. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from Winterthur to Bayreuth.

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

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Where can I stay near Bayreuth?

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Winterthur to Bayreuth - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Winterthur to Bayreuth by train, bus, car, or plane

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
1. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Hauptbahnhoftrain 87
2. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Nuernberg Hbftrain Re
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Bayreuth Hbftrain
7h 56m
€82–368
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Winterthur to Kornwestheimbus
2. Take the bus from Kornwestheim to Nuremberg central bus stationbus 321
3. Take the bus from Nürnberg Hbf to Bayreuth Hbfbus
8h 5m
€42–67
Drive 410.3 km
1. Drive from Winterthur to Bayreuthcar 410.3 km
4h 57m
€72–104
Fly to Nuremberg Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane ZRH - NUE
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Bayreuth Hbftrain
6h 48m
€127–321
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Hauptbahnhoftrain 87
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Nürnberg Hbftrain
3. Take the bus from Nürnberg Hbf to Bayreuth Hbfbus
8h 40m
€71–237
Fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane ZRH - MUC
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Bayreuth Hbftrain
5h 39m
€158–462
Fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane ZRH - STR
2. Take the train from Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt to Nuernberg Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Bayreuth Hbftrain
7h 3m
€156–401
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Nürnberg Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Bayreuth Hbftrain
7h 28m
€150–447

Winterthur to Bayreuth by train

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7h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 494.7 km
Duration: 7h 56m

What companies run services between Winterthur, Switzerland and Bayreuth, Germany?

You can take a train from Winterthur to Bayreuth Hbf via Schaffhausen, Hauptbahnhof, Stuttgart Hbf, Nuernberg Hbf, and Nürnberg Hbf in around 7h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Winterthur to Bayreuth Hbf via Kornwestheim, Nuremberg central bus station, and Nürnberg Hbf in around 8h 5m.

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