4.9
4.6
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Bayreuth to Zurich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bayreuth to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €62 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 6m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €62, while a flight costs an average of €573.
Distance: 225 miles (363 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€115 Average price | €573 Average price | €62 Average price Cheapest | €124 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 12m Average total duration 6h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 6m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 0m Average total duration 8h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | 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 Zurich
Compare the available ways to get from Bayreuth to Zurich, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bayreuth to Zurich:
A bus is €53 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bayreuth to Zurich costing on average €115.
A bus is €511 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bayreuth to Zurich costing on average €573.
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 12m.
Bus takes on average 9h 0m.
Tickets start at around €115 compared to roughly €124 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €10. The journey takes 6h 42m versus 5h 32m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Bayreuth to Zurich
How to get from Bayreuth to Zurich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bayreuth to Zurich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:15 AM 11h45 Bayreuth 7:00 PM Zurich €50 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
7:15 AM 11h45 Bayreuth 7:00 PM Zurich €50 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
7:15 AM 11h45 Bayreuth 7:00 PM Zurich €50 1 One-way 0 transfers
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare bus, train, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Bayreuth to Zurich
Travel to Zurich easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bayreuth to Zurich.
This is compared to other travel options from Bayreuth to Zurich:
A bus is €53 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bayreuth to Zurich costing on average €115.
A bus is €511 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bayreuth to Zurich costing on average €573.
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 12m.
Bus takes on average 9h 0m.
- Around 7 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bayreuth and Zurich as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bayreuth Hbf and arrive in Zurich HB.
- Flights mostly depart from Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Bayreuth, Hbf and arrive in Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Zurich by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Swiss, Condor Flugdienst, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa Cityline to go to Zurich by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Zurich by bus.
Travelling from Bayreuth to Zurich: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
