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Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Essen to Bayreuth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of RM 237 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 9h 59m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.4 - 0.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of RM 237, while a bus costs an average of RM 237.
Distance: 225 miles (363 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
RM 237 Average price Cheapest | RM 332 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 59m Average total duration Fastest 9h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Tickets start at around RM 237 compared to roughly RM 332 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about RM 95. The journey takes 9h 29m versus 5h 34m 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.
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Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Essen to Bayreuth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:30 PM 15h40 Essen 10:10 AM Bayreuth RM 327 1 One-way 0 transfers
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6:30 PM 15h40 Essen 10:10 AM Bayreuth RM 327 1 One-way 0 transfers
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6:30 PM 15h40 Essen 10:10 AM Bayreuth RM 327 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Essen and Bayreuth as scheduled services by can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Essen Hbf and arrive in Bayreuth Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Bayreuth, Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Bayreuth by bus.
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