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Compare train and bus for Bayreuth to Leipzig
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bayreuth to Leipzig among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 24m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €26, while a train costs an average of €81.
Distance: 102 miles (165 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€26 Average price Cheapest | €81 Average price | €30 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 58m Average total duration 3h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 24m Average total duration Fastest 2h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Bayreuth to Leipzig
Compare the available ways to get from Bayreuth to Leipzig, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bayreuth to Leipzig:
A bus is €55 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bayreuth to Leipzig costing on average €81.
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 58m.
Tickets start at around €26 compared to roughly €30 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €4. The journey takes 3h 28m versus 2h 24m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Bayreuth to Leipzig
How to get from Bayreuth to Leipzig by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bayreuth to Leipzig is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2:35 AM 2h20 Bayreuth 4:55 AM Leipzig €16 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
2:35 AM 2h20 Bayreuth 4:55 AM Leipzig €16 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
2:35 AM 2h20 Bayreuth 4:55 AM Leipzig €16 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bayreuth to Leipzig:
A bus is €55 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bayreuth to Leipzig costing on average €81.
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 58m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bayreuth and Leipzig as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bayreuth Hbf and arrive in Leipzig Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Bayreuth, Hbf and arrive in Leipzig, Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, agilis to go to Leipzig by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Leipzig by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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