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How to get fromLinz to Bayreuthby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Linz to Bayreuth by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Nuernberg Hbftrain train Ice
    2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Bayreuth Hbftrain train Re30 / ...
    4h 10m
    €70–178

  2. Drive  322.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Linz to Bayreuthcar car 322.4 km
    3h 41m
    €54–78

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Linz/Donau Obere Donaulände to Passau Hbf Haltestelle 13/Reisebüro Niedermayerbus bus 670
    2. Take the bus from Passau central train station to Nuremberg central bus stationbus bus N61
    3. Take the bus from Nürnberg Hbf to Bayreuth Hbfbus bus
    7h 38m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Passau Hbftrain train Ice
    2. Take the bus from Passau Hbf to Regensburg Hbfbus bus
    3. Take the train from Regensburg Hbf to Weidentrain train Re2
    4. Take the train from Weiden(Oberpf) to Bayreuth Hbftrain train Rb
    6h 2m

Linz to Bayreuth by train

Calendar71Weekly Trains
Duration4h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket€70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 414.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Linz, Austria and Bayreuth, Germany?

You can take a train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Bayreuth Hbf via Nuernberg Hbf and Nürnberg Hbf in around 4h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Linz/Donau Obere Donaulände to Bayreuth Hbf via Passau central train station, Nuremberg central bus station, and Nürnberg Hbf in around 7h 38m.

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