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

The cheapest way to get from Bayreuth to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 30 - SFr 60 and takes 8h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bayreuth to Basel is to drive which takes 4h 16m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 120.

Is there a direct bus between Bayreuth and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Bayreuth to Basel. However, there are services departing from Bayreuth Hbf and arriving at Basel SBB via Nuremberg central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Bayreuth and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Bayreuth to Basel. However, there are services departing from Bayreuth Hbf and arriving at Basel Bad Bf via Pegnitz, Nürnberg Hbf and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.

How far is it from Bayreuth to Basel?

The distance between Bayreuth and Basel is 643 km. The road distance is 511.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Bayreuth to Basel without a car is to train which takes 7h 34m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 180.

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

It takes approximately 7h 34m to get from Bayreuth to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bayreuth to Basel bus from?

Bayreuth to Basel bus services, operated by DB Bus, depart from Bayreuth Hbf station.

Where do I catch the Bayreuth to Basel train from?

Bayreuth to Basel train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), depart from Pegnitz station.

Train or bus from Bayreuth to Basel?

The best way to get from Bayreuth to Basel is to train which takes 7h 34m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 60 and takes 8h 32m.

Where does the Bayreuth to Basel bus arrive?

Bayreuth to Basel bus services, operated by DB Bus, arrive at Nürnberg Hbf station.

Where does the Bayreuth to Basel train arrive?

Bayreuth to Basel train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), arrive at Nuernberg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Bayreuth to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Bayreuth to Basel is 511 km. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Bayreuth to Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1255+ hotels available in Basel.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Bayreuth to Basel 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 Pegnitz to Nuernberg Hbf
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Frankfurt41 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel Bad Bf20 / ...
7h 34m
CHF 64–180
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bayreuth Hbf to Nürnberg HbfEv
2. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Basel SBBFlixBus N872
8h 32m
CHF 31–57
Bus, night train, train
1. Take the bus from Bayreuth Hbf to Nürnberg HbfEv
2. Take the night train from Nuernberg Hbf to StrasbourgNj
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel SbbTer
11h 5m
CHF 73–290
Drive 511.5 km
1. Drive from Bayreuth to Basel511.5 km
4h 16m
CHF 82–118
Train via Karlsruhe
1. Take the train from Bayreuth Hbf to Lichtenfels
2. Take the train from Lichtenfels to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof61
3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBB20 / ...
8h 23m
CHF 83–197
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bayreuth Hbf to Weiden(Oberpf)
2. Take the train from Weiden to Regensburg Hbf
3. Take the train from Regensburg Hbf to Muenchen Flughafen Terminal
4. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Basel (BSL)MUC - BSL
6h 21m
CHF 141–294
Train to Nuremberg Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Pegnitz to Nuernberg Hbf
2. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Basel (BSL)NUE - BSL
7h 35m
CHF 81–247

Bayreuth to Basel by train

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7h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 642.9 km
Duration: 7h 34m

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

You can take a train from Bayreuth Hbf to Basel Bad Bf via Pegnitz, Nuernberg Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, and Frankfurt in around 7h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bayreuth Hbf to Basel SBB via Nürnberg Hbf and Nuremberg central bus station in around 8h 32m.

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