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

The cheapest way to get from Stuttgart to Bayreuth is to bus which costs €25 - €45 and takes 5h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stuttgart to Bayreuth is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs €35 - €60.

Is there a direct train between Stuttgart and Bayreuth?

No, there is no direct train from Stuttgart to Bayreuth. However, there are services departing from Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Bayreuth Hbf via Lichtenfels. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.

How far is it from Stuttgart to Bayreuth?

The distance between Stuttgart and Bayreuth is 283 km. The road distance is 277.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Stuttgart to Bayreuth without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 18m and costs €29 - €70.

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

It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Stuttgart to Bayreuth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stuttgart to Bayreuth train from?

Stuttgart to Bayreuth train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Stuttgart to Bayreuth?

The best way to get from Stuttgart to Bayreuth is to bus which takes 5h 51m and costs €25 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €90 and takes 4h 22m.

Where does the Stuttgart to Bayreuth train arrive?

Stuttgart to Bayreuth train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Lichtenfels station.

Can I drive from Stuttgart to Bayreuth?

Yes, the driving distance between Stuttgart to Bayreuth is 278 km. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Stuttgart to Bayreuth.

Where can I stay near Bayreuth?

There are 612+ hotels available in Bayreuth.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Stuttgart to Bayreuth by train, bus, 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.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Nürnberg Hbftrain 61
2. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Bayreuth central train stationbus FlixBus N1385 / ...
4h 18m
€29–67
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kornwestheim to Nuremberg central bus stationbus 321 / ...
2. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Bayreuth central train stationbus FlixBus N1385 / ...
5h 51m
€26–41
Drive 277.6 km
1. Drive from Stuttgart to Bayreuthcar 277.6 km
2h 29m
€39–56
Train
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Lichtenfelstrain 61
2. Take the train from Lichtenfels to Bayreuth Hbftrain Re32 / ...
4h 22m
€43–86
Train, bus via Nuremberg
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Nürnberg Hbftrain Re90
2. Take the bus from Nürnberg Hbf to Bayreuth Hbfbus Ev
4h 25m
Train, bus via Nuremberg #2
1. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Nuernberg Hbftrain Re
2. Take the bus from Nürnberg Hbf to Bayreuth Hbfbus Ev
4h 25m
€30–68

Stuttgart to Bayreuth by train and bus

58Weekly Services

4h 18mAverage Duration

€29Cheapest Price

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Distance: 283.4 km
Duration: 4h 18m

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

You can take a train from Hauptbahnhof to Bayreuth central train station via Kornwestheim, Kornwestheim, and Nuremberg central bus station in around 5h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hauptbahnhof to Bayreuth Hbf via Lichtenfels in around 4h 22m.

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