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

The cheapest way to get from Bayreuth to Ettal is to bus which costs €20 - €35 and takes 6h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bayreuth to Ettal is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Bayreuth and Ettal?

No, there is no direct bus from Bayreuth station to Ettal. However, there are services departing from Bayreuth central train station and arriving at Ettal Klostergasthof via Munich central bus station and Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.

How far is it from Bayreuth to Ettal?

The distance between Bayreuth and Ettal is 367 km. The road distance is 316.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Bayreuth to Ettal without a car is to bus and train via Munich which takes 5h 45m and costs €50 - €100.

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

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Bayreuth to Ettal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bayreuth to Ettal bus from?

Bayreuth to Ettal bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bayreuth central train station.

Train or bus from Bayreuth to Ettal?

The best way to get from Bayreuth to Ettal is to bus which takes 6h 18m and costs €20 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €50 - €110 and takes 6h 11m.

Where does the Bayreuth to Ettal bus arrive?

Bayreuth to Ettal bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich central bus station.

Can I drive from Bayreuth to Ettal?

Yes, the driving distance between Bayreuth to Ettal is 316 km. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Bayreuth to Ettal.

Where can I stay near Ettal?

There are 2212+ hotels available in Ettal.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Bayreuth to Ettal by bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train via Munich
best
1. Take the bus from Bayreuth Hbf to Nürnberg HbfSev
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to München Hbf41 / ...
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Garmisch-PartenkirchenRb6
5h 45m
€53–98
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bayreuth central train station to Munich central bus station034 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Garmisch-Partenkirchen station040 / ...
6h 18m
€20–34
Drive 316.4 km
1. Drive from Bayreuth to Ettal316.4 km
2h 48m
€46–66
Train
1. Take the train from Pegnitz to Nuernberg Hbf
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to München Hbf41 / ...
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Garmisch-PartenkirchenRb6
6h 11m
€54–106
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bayreuth Hbf to Nürnberg HbfSev
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Garmisch-Partenkirchen29 / ...
6h 17m
€41–108

Bayreuth to Ettal by bus and train

115Weekly Services

5h 45mAverage Duration

€53Cheapest Price

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Distance: 366.8 km
Duration: 5h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Bayreuth central train station to Ettal Klostergasthof via Munich central bus station and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 6h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bayreuth Hbf to Ettal Klostergasthof via Pegnitz, Nuernberg Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, München Hbf, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 6h 11m.

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