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 29 - SFr 55 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 18m and costs SFr 75 - 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 41m.

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 41m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 140.

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

It takes approximately 7h 41m 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 41m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 29 - SFr 55 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 18m to drive from Bayreuth to Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1273+ hotels available in Basel.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Bayreuth to Basel 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 Pegnitz to Nuernberg Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel Bad Bftrain 20 / ...
7h 41m
CHF 52–139
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bayreuth Hbf to Nürnberg Hbfbus Ev
2. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N872
8h 32m
CHF 30–52
Drive 511.5 km
1. Drive from Bayreuth to Baselcar 511.5 km
4h 18m
CHF 80–116
Train to Nuremberg Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Pegnitz to Nuernberg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Basel (BSL)plane NUE - BSL
7h 14m
CHF 85–256
Train via Karlsruhe
1. Take the train from Bayreuth Hbf to Lichtenfelstrain
2. Take the train from Lichtenfels to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 61
3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
8h 19m
CHF 91–176
Bus via Basel, Bahnhof
1. Take the bus from Bayreuth Hbf to Nürnberg Hbfbus Ev
2. Take the bus from Nürnberg to Basel, Bahnhofbus Ivano-Frankivsk
10h 1m
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bayreuth Hbf to Weiden(Oberpf)train
2. Take the train from Weiden(Oberpf) to Regensburg Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Regensburg Hbf to Muenchen Flughafen Terminaltrain
4. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Basel (BSL)plane MUC - BSL
6h 50m

Bayreuth to Basel by train

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7h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 642.9 km
Duration: 7h 41m

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 41m. 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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