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

The cheapest way to get from Merano to Bayreuth is to bus which costs €45 - €75 and takes 10h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Merano to Bayreuth is to drive which takes 5h 10m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Merano and Bayreuth?

No, there is no direct bus from Merano to Bayreuth station. However, there are services departing from Terme Merano and arriving at Bayreuth central train station via Meran and Munich central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Merano and Bayreuth?

No, there is no direct train from Merano to Bayreuth. However, there are services departing from Merano Meran and arriving at Bayreuth Hbf via Brennero - Brenner, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, Kufstein, München Hbf and Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.

How far is it from Merano to Bayreuth?

The distance between Merano and Bayreuth is 584 km. The road distance is 476.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Merano to Bayreuth without a car is to train which takes 8h 26m and costs €70 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 8h 26m to get from Merano to Bayreuth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merano to Bayreuth bus from?

Merano to Bayreuth bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Meran station.

Where do I catch the Merano to Bayreuth train from?

Merano to Bayreuth train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Merano Meran station.

Train or bus from Merano to Bayreuth?

The best way to get from Merano to Bayreuth is to train which takes 8h 26m and costs €70 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €75 and takes 10h 9m.

Where does the Merano to Bayreuth bus arrive?

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

Where does the Merano to Bayreuth train arrive?

Merano to Bayreuth train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Brennero - Brenner station.

Can I drive from Merano to Bayreuth?

Yes, the driving distance between Merano to Bayreuth is 477 km. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Merano to Bayreuth.

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

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Where can I stay near Bayreuth?

There are 685+ hotels available in Bayreuth.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Merano to Bayreuth by train (Trenitalia), bus, train, night train, car, or shuttle

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 Merano Meran to Brennero - Brennertrain Re
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Kufsteintrain Rj / ...
3. Take the train from Kufstein to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10train Rb
4. Take the train from München Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain 29 / ...
5. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Bayreuth Hbftrain
8h 26m
€72–173
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meran to Munich central bus stationbus 095
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Bayreuth central train stationbus N1385 / ...
10h 9m
€48–73
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Merano Meran to Brennero - Brennertrain Re
2. Take the nighttrain from Brennero - Brenner to Muenchen Hbfnighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain 29 / ...
4. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Bayreuth Hbftrain
10h 33m
€64–190
Drive 476.5 km
1. Drive from Merano to Bayreuthcar 476.5 km
5h 10m
€89–128
Shuttle, bus, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Merano to Flughafen Münchenshuttle
2. Take the bus from Flughafen München to Ingolstadt, Nordbahnhofbus
3. Take the train from Ingolstadt Nord to Nürnberg Hbftrain Re1
4. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Bayreuth Hbftrain
9h 1m

Merano to Bayreuth by train

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8h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 583.8 km
Duration: 8h 26m

What companies run services between Merano, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy and Bayreuth, Germany?

You can take a train from Merano Meran to Bayreuth Hbf via Brennero - Brenner, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, Kufstein, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, München Hbf, and Nürnberg Hbf in around 8h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terme Merano to Bayreuth central train station via Merano-Maia Bassa, Meran, and Munich central bus station in around 10h 9m.

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