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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Bayreuth is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 8h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Bayreuth is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Bayreuth?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Bayreuth. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Bayreuth Hbf via Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Bayreuth?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Bayreuth. However, there are services departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Bayreuth Hbf via Frankfurt, Würzburg Hbf, Bamberg and Lichtenfels. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.

How far is it from Basel to Bayreuth?

The distance between Basel and Bayreuth is 643 km. The road distance is 511 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Bayreuth without a car is to train which takes 7h 14m and costs €85 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 7h 14m to get from Basel to Bayreuth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Bayreuth bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Bayreuth train from?

Basel to Bayreuth train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.

Train or bus from Basel to Bayreuth?

The best way to get from Basel to Bayreuth is to train which takes 7h 14m and costs €85 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 8h 3m.

Where does the Basel to Bayreuth bus arrive?

Basel to Bayreuth bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nuremberg central bus station.

Where does the Basel to Bayreuth train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Bayreuth?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Bayreuth is 511 km. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Basel to Bayreuth.

Where can I stay near Bayreuth?

There are 584+ hotels available in Bayreuth.

Basel to Bayreuth - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Basel 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 Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Würzburg Hbftrain 41 / ...
3. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Bambergtrain
4. Take the train from Lichtenfels to Bayreuth Hbftrain
7h 14m
€85–202
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Nuremberg central bus stationbus FlixBus N872
2. Take the bus from Nürnberg Hbf to Bayreuth Hbfbus Ev
8h 3m
€35–62
Drive 511 km
1. Drive from Basel to Bayreuthcar 511 km
4h 12m
€88–127
Fly, bus
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane BSL - NUE
2. Take the bus from Nürnberg Hbf to Bayreuth Hbfbus
7h 24m
€85–252
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Nürnberg Hbftrain 61
3. Take the bus from Nürnberg Hbf to Bayreuth Hbfbus Ev
8h 6m
€72–162

Basel to Bayreuth by train

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Distance: 643.4 km
Duration: 7h 14m

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

You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Bayreuth Hbf via Frankfurt, Würzburg Hbf, Bamberg, and Lichtenfels in around 7h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Bayreuth Hbf via Nuremberg central bus station and Nürnberg Hbf in around 8h 3m.

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