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

The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Bayreuth is to bus via Nuremberg which costs €28 - €45 and takes 8h 53m.

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, Wuerzburg Hbf and Lichtenfels. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.

How far is it from Aachen to Bayreuth?

The distance between Aachen and Bayreuth is 562 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 6h 29m and costs €95 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 6h 29m 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 6h 29m and costs €95 - €220. 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 - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Aachen 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 Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen FernbfIce / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Würzburg Hbf41 / ...
3. Take the train from Wuerzburg Hbf to LichtenfelsIc
4. Take the train from Lichtenfels to Bayreuth Hbf
6h 29m
€95–215
Bus via Nuremberg
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aachen Main Train Station to Nuremberg Central Bus StationUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3644
2. Take the bus from Nürnberg Hbf to Bayreuth HbfSev
8h 53m
€29–41
Bus
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Bayreuth central train station068
8h 30m
€40–60
Drive 495.5 km
1. Drive from Aachen to Bayreuth495.5 km
4h 43m
€71–102
Train, fly, bus
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 bus from Nürnberg Hbf to Bayreuth Hbf
5h 44m
€128–290
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln Messe/DeutzRe
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Nürnberg Hbf41
3. Take the bus from Nürnberg Hbf to Bayreuth HbfSev
7h 10m
€74–173

Aachen to Bayreuth by train

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Distance: 562 km
Duration: 6h 29m

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

You can take a train from Aachen Hbf to Bayreuth Hbf via Frankfurt, Wuerzburg Hbf, and Lichtenfels in around 6h 29m. 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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