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

The cheapest way to get from Bayreuth to Leipzig is to rideshare which costs €6 - €15 and takes 2h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bayreuth to Leipzig is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs €27 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Bayreuth and Leipzig?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bayreuth central train station station and arriving at Leipzig central train station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Bayreuth and Leipzig?

No, there is no direct train from Bayreuth to Leipzig. However, there are services departing from Bayreuth Hbf and arriving at Leipzig Hbf via Bamberg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.

How far is it from Bayreuth to Leipzig?

The distance between Bayreuth and Leipzig is 194 km. The road distance is 193.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Bayreuth to Leipzig without a car is to bus which takes 2h 20m and costs €11 - €70.

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

The bus from Bayreuth central train station to Leipzig central train station takes 2h 20m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Bayreuth to Leipzig bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bayreuth to Leipzig train from?

Bayreuth to Leipzig train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Bayreuth Hbf station.

Train or bus from Bayreuth to Leipzig?

The best way to get from Bayreuth to Leipzig is to bus which takes 2h 20m and costs €11 - €70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €120 and takes 3h 9m.

Where does the Bayreuth to Leipzig bus arrive?

Bayreuth to Leipzig bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leipzig central train station.

Where does the Bayreuth to Leipzig train arrive?

Bayreuth to Leipzig train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Bamberg station.

Can I drive from Bayreuth to Leipzig?

Yes, the driving distance between Bayreuth to Leipzig is 194 km. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Bayreuth to Leipzig.

How do I get a train ticket from Bayreuth to Leipzig?

Book your Bayreuth to Leipzig train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bayreuth to Leipzig?

Book your Bayreuth to Leipzig bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Leipzig?

There are 1450+ hotels available in Leipzig.

Can I share a ride from Bayreuth to Leipzig?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Bayreuth and Leipzig. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Bayreuth to Leipzig - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and rideshare

There are 6 ways to get from Bayreuth to Leipzig by bus, train, car, or rideshare

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Bayreuth central train station to Leipzig central train stationN86 / ...
2h 20m
€11–70
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Bayreuth to Leipzig195.8 km
2h 15m
€6–15
Train
1. Take the train from Bayreuth Hbf to BambergRe38 / ...
2. Take the train from Bamberg to Leipzig Hbf28 / ...
3h 9m
€47–118
Drive 193.5 km
1. Drive from Bayreuth to Leipzig193.5 km
1h 45m
€28–40
Train via Zwickau
1. Take the train from Bayreuth Hbf to Hof Hbf
2. Take the train from Hof Hbf to Zwickau(Sachs)HbfRe
3. Take the train from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig MarktS5x / ...
3h 41m
€46–67
Train #2
1. Take the train from Bayreuth Hbf to Hof HbfRe30
2. Take the train from Hof Hbf to Leipzig HbfRe
4h 23m

Bayreuth to Leipzig by bus

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2h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 194.2 km
Duration: 2h 20m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Bayreuth central train station to Leipzig central train station once daily. Tickets cost €11–70 and the journey takes 2h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bayreuth Hbf to Leipzig Hbf via Bamberg in around 3h 9m.

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