How to travel from Zurich to Bayreuth

Travel between Zurich, Switzerland and Bayreuth, Germany is: Unrestricted.

Can travelers from Switzerland enter Germany?

International entry is allowed at this time for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland.

Are there rules for self-quarantine when arriving to Bayreuth from Zurich?

Conditions of entry into Germany:

• There are no current restrictions

Are there COVID-19 safety rules for social distancing and wearing face masks in Bayreuth, Germany?

To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the government of Germany has imposed the following measures:

• Physical distance requirement: metre (s) ( feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

This information was last checked on 3/22/23. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your journey between Zurich and Bayreuth.

The current restriction level for returning to Zurich, Switzerland from Germany is: Unrestricted.

Am I allowed to reenter Zurich, Switzerland from Bayreuth, Germany?

Reentering Switzerland is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Germany

Do I need to self-quarantine when I arrive back to Zurich from Bayreuth?

• There are no current restrictions

Which rules do I need to follow in Zurich, Switzerland regarding COVID-19?

All travelers returning to Switzerland must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:

• Physical distance: metre (s) ( feet)
• Face masks: Regional advice

The information above was last checked on 3/22/23. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Zurich from Bayreuth here.

There are 3 travel options from Zurich to Bayreuth: bus, flight or train.

The cheapest way to go to Bayreuth from Zurich is by taking a train, which costs on average $25 (€22).

This is compared to other ways of getting to Bayreuth:

Taking a train is usually $26 (€23) less than taking a bus to Bayreuth, which costs on average $51 (€45) for the same trip.

Taking a train is usually $729 (€644) less than taking a flight to Bayreuth, which costs on average $753 (€666) for the same trip.

The fastest way to get to Bayreuth from Zurich is by train with an average travel time of 7 h 8 min.

Other travel options to Bayreuth can usually take longer:

In comparison, going by bus can take 11 h 19 min   on average.

In comparison, traveling by flight can take you on average 0 h 0 min.

The distance is approximately 225 miles (363 km) from Zurich to Bayreuth.

The average frequency per day from Zurich to Bayreuth is:

• 1 bus per day.
• 5 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Zurich to Bayreuth as scheduled services by bus, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Zurich to Bayreuth:

• Buses mostly depart from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and arrive in Bayreuth, Hbf.
• Trains from Zurich to Bayreuth most often leave from Zürich HB and arrive in Bayreuth Hbf.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Zurich to Bayreuth, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Lufthansa to go to Bayreuth by plane. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Lufthansa Zurich to Bayreuth tickets on Omio for $753 (€666).
• Deutsche Bahn can take you to Bayreuth by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Deutsche Bahn from Zurich to Bayreuth for $25 (€22).

Before traveling from Zurich to Bayreuth, it’s good to know what ticket you can book and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• A bus ticket is costing on average $51 (€45) one way for this trip.
• A plane ticket for this journey is costing $753 (€666) one way on average.
• A train ticket is costing on average $25 (€22) one way for this route.

But we recommend booking Zurich to Bayreuth tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.