How to travel from Zurich to Bayreuth

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Zurich to Bayreuth

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Bayreuth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €54 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 32m. 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 €54, while a train costs an average of €88.

Distance: 225 miles (363 km)

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6h 32m

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from Zurich to Bayreuth

How to get from Zurich to Bayreuth by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Zurich to Bayreuth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:05 AM9h50
    Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    8:55 PMBayreuth, Hbf
    541One-way
    1 transfer

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  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:05 AM9h50
    Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    8:55 PMBayreuth, Hbf
    541One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnEC 95 · ICE 722 · 3409
    5:35 AM6h24
    Zurich HB
    11:59 AMBayreuth Hbf
    1011One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnIR 3293 · S 30 · Fähre · 87556
    12:17 AM11h24
    Zurich HB
    11:41 AMBayreuth Hbf
    661One-way
    7 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 284 · IC 2067 · 3087
    6:37 AM7h04
    Zurich HB
    1:41 PMBayreuth Hbf
    881One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnS 9 · IC 1184 · IC 2065 · 3085
    12:08 AM11h33
    Zurich HB
    11:41 AMBayreuth Hbf
    881One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    3:50 PM10h20
    Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    2:10 AMBayreuth, Hbf
    661One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Zurich to Bayreuth

Travel to Bayreuth 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 Zurich to Bayreuth.

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There are 3 options to travel between Zurich and Bayreuth including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Bayreuth is a bus with an average price of €54.

This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Bayreuth:

A bus is €34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Bayreuth costing on average €88.

A bus is €536 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Bayreuth costing on average €591.

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Bayreuth is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 2m.

Other travel options to Bayreuth take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 32m.

Bus takes on average 9h 0m.

The distance from Zurich to Bayreuth is approximately 225 miles (363 km).
The average frequency per day from Zurich to Bayreuth is:
  • Around 7 flights per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Zurich to Bayreuth:
  • Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Bayreuth Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) 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 FlixBus to go to Bayreuth by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Bayreuth by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Swiss, Condor Flugdienst, Air Dolomiti, Cityjet to go to Bayreuth by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Zurich to Bayreuth:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Zurich to Bayreuth often also extend their vacation to go to Nuremberg, Munich, Prague, Berlin, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bayreuth and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Bayreuth to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
For a fulfilling experience in Bayreuth, 2 to 3 days are generally sufficient to explore its cultural landmarks, such as the Margravial Opera House, Richard Wagner Museum, and the Hermitage Palace.

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