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Compare train, bus, and flight for Vienna to Bayreuth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Bayreuth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $63 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 15m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $63, while a flight costs an average of $485.
Distance: 247 miles (399 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$182 Average price | $63 Average price Cheapest | $485 Average price | $108 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 7m Average total duration 6h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 4m Average total duration 9h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 15m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | 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 Vienna to Bayreuth
Compare the available ways to get from Vienna to Bayreuth, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Bayreuth:
A bus is $119 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Bayreuth costing on average $182.
A bus is $423 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Bayreuth costing on average $485.
Other travel options to Bayreuth take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 7m.
Bus takes on average 10h 4m.
Tickets start at around $182 compared to roughly $108 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$73. The journey takes 6h 37m versus 5h 27m 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 Vienna to Bayreuth
How to get from Vienna to Bayreuth by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Vienna to Bayreuth is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- RJX 160 · ICE 210 · ICE 788 · 3029
7:28 AM 7h03 Vienna 2:31 PM Bayreuth Hbf $180 1 One-way 3 transfers
Cheapest
- RJX 160 · ICE 210 · ICE 788 · 3029
7:28 AM 7h03 Vienna 2:31 PM Bayreuth Hbf $180 1 One-way 3 transfers
Fastest
- RJX 160 · ICE 210 · ICE 788 · 3029
7:28 AM 7h03 Vienna 2:31 PM Bayreuth Hbf $180 1 One-way 3 transfers
Other options
- RJX 260 · ICE 680 · 3087
6:28 AM 7h13 Vienna 1:41 PM Bayreuth Hbf $180 1 One-way 2 transfers - RJX 262 · ICE 588 · 3089
8:28 AM 7h13 Vienna 3:41 PM Bayreuth Hbf $204 1 One-way 2 transfers 
RJX19950 · RE30+
ICE 788 · ICE 2107:02 AM 7h29 Vienna Airport 2:31 PM Bayreuth Hbf $234 1 One-way 3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Bayreuth:
A bus is $119 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Bayreuth costing on average $182.
A bus is $423 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Bayreuth costing on average $485.
Other travel options to Bayreuth take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 7m.
Bus takes on average 10h 4m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 10 flights per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vienna and Bayreuth as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Vienna Hbf and arrive in Bayreuth Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Bayreuth, Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Bayreuth by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), agilis, ÖBB | ICE to go to Bayreuth by train.
- Travel with Austrian Airlines, braathens regional aviation, Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti to go to Bayreuth by flight.
- 1 direct flights per day with Austrian Airlines, braathens regional aviation.
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