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

The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Bayreuth is to bus which costs €40 - €60 and takes 8h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aachen to Bayreuth is to drive which takes 4h 43m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Aachen and Bayreuth?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Aachen station west station and arriving at Bayreuth central train station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Aachen and Bayreuth?

No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Bayreuth. However, there are services departing from Aachen Hbf and arriving at Bayreuth Hbf via Frankfurt and Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.

How far is it from Aachen to Bayreuth?

The distance between Aachen and Bayreuth is 565 km. The road distance is 495.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Aachen to Bayreuth without a car is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs €75 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Aachen to Bayreuth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Bayreuth bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Aachen to Bayreuth train from?

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

Train or bus from Aachen to Bayreuth?

The best way to get from Aachen to Bayreuth is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs €75 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €60 and takes 8h 30m.

Where does the Aachen to Bayreuth bus arrive?

Aachen to Bayreuth bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bayreuth central train station.

Where does the Aachen to Bayreuth train arrive?

Aachen to Bayreuth train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf station.

Can I drive from Aachen to Bayreuth?

Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to Bayreuth is 495 km. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Aachen to Bayreuth.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Aachen to Bayreuth?

Book your Aachen to Bayreuth bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bayreuth?

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Aachen to Bayreuth - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Aachen to Bayreuth by train, bus, night train, 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 Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen FernbfIce / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Nürnberg Hbf41 / ...
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Bayreuth Hbf
5h 36m
€78–195
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Bayreuth central train station068
8h 30m
€40–60
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Aachen Hbf to Nuernberg HbfNj
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Bayreuth HbfRe30 / ...
9h 29m
€64–286
Drive 495.5 km
1. Drive from Aachen to Bayreuth495.5 km
4h 43m
€71–102
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Nuremberg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)FRA - NUE
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Bayreuth Hbf
4h 58m
€135–299
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln Hbf
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)CGN - MUC
3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Karlsplatz
4. Take the train from München Hbf to Nürnberg Hbf
5. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Bayreuth Hbf
6h 37m
€119–391
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aachen West to Duesseldorf Hbf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)DUS - MUC
3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Karlsplatz
4. Take the train from München Hbf to Nürnberg Hbf
5. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Bayreuth Hbf
7h 24m
€141–340

Aachen to Bayreuth by train

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5h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 565.3 km
Duration: 5h 36m

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

You can take a train from Aachen Hbf to Bayreuth Hbf via Frankfurt and Nürnberg Hbf in around 5h 36m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Aachen station west to Bayreuth central train station once daily. Tickets cost €40–60 and the journey takes 8h 30m.

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