Cheap coach tickets from Würzburg to Bayreuth
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Coach from Würzburg to Bayreuth: Journey Information
There are 4 intercity coaches per day from Würzburg to Bayreuth. Travelling by coach from Würzburg to Bayreuth usually takes around 2 hours and 29 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus coach can make the trip in 2 hours and 15 minutes.
- Distance
- 73 mi (117 km)
- Shortest duration
- 2h 15m
- Cheapest price
- £7.47
- Trips per day
- 4
- Most frequent service
- FlixBus
- Coach lines
- 1
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Würzburg to Bayreuth Coach Timetable

There are several coach options that can take you from Würzburg to Bayreuth:
See more detailsHow much is a coach ticket from Würzburg to Bayreuth?
Coach tickets for a trip from Würzburg to Bayreuth cost about £9 when you book at the cheapest time, 4 days ahead. This is an excellent value for the trip. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find coach tickets at or below this price.
Average coach ticket prices from Würzburg to Bayreuth by month
Taking the coach from Würzburg to Bayreuth is usually cheapest in February, when the average ticket price is only £9. If you're planning to take the coach from Würzburg to Bayreuth during December, keep in mind that coach ticket prices may be higher than usual, with an average price of £12. However, booking your trip in advance can help you score a ticket at a better price.
Prices as travel date approaches
Most coach companies charge higher ticket prices closer to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your coach tickets as early as possible. Booking in advance is the best way to find cheap coach tickets, even if it’s only by a few days.
What coach companies travel from Würzburg to Bayreuth?
There is one intercity coach company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Würzburg to Bayreuth. FlixBus connects the two cities by coach, it offers multiple scheduled coaches per day for you to choose from.
| Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 4 | 2h 29m | £9.97 |
First launched in Germany in 2013, FlixBus has become one of the largest intercity coach companies in Europe. Its fleet travels through nearly every country in Europe, including the U.K. FlixBus operates an average of 4 trips from Würzburg to Bayreuth, and usually makes the trip in about 2 hours and 29 minutes. On your trip, you'll enjoy Wi-Fi and live GPS, as well as toilets, air conditioning, and power sockets.
Frequently asked questions about travelling by coach from Würzburg to Bayreuth
There are 4 scheduled coaches that travel from Würzburg to Bayreuth every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct coaches which you can take the entire route from Würzburg to Bayreuth without transferring.
Trips per day
4
Direct trips
4
The coach takes an average of 2 hours and 29 minutes to cover the 73 miles from Würzburg to Bayreuth. However, the fastest coach only takes 2 hours and 15 minutes. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a film. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Distance (mi)
73
Distance (km)
117
The first coach leaves at 1:30 and the last coach leaves at 21:15. To see the times for all coaches from Würzburg to Bayreuth, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
Earliest coach
1:30am
Latest coach
9:15pm
Friday is the busiest travel day for coaches as people head from Würzburg to Bayreuth for the weekend. If you are planning to travel on a Friday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out. On the other hand, Sunday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. If you are looking for less crowded coaches to Bayreuth, book your ticket for the last day of the week.
Most crowded
Friday
Least crowded
Sunday
City Information
Wurzburg



Wurzburg is a large city in the state of Bavaria. Famously known for its amazing dry white wines, the city is a popular destination not just for oenophiles but also for tourists. The city is blessed with many popular landmarks, but the most popular is Würzburger Residenz: a massive palatial compound and a recognized UNESCO World Heritage Site. The palace boasts impressive Baroque architecture, inspiring frescoes, and meticulously-designed gardens. Festung Marienberg, a 13-century fortress, is another historical landmark, and the fortress' hilltop location offers an unobstructed view of the entire city.
Wurzburg, and the Franconian region as a whole, really gain their reputations from their wines. Some notable wineries to check out include Weingut Juliusspital and Staatlicher Hofkeller, which both offer guided tours of their wine cellars.
Wurzburg does not have its own commercial airport, so flights generally arrive in Nuremberg or Frankfurt, each over 50 miles away. Instead, taking a coach or train offers direct service into the centre of Wurzburg. Coach lines include FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, and Sindbad, arriving at several stations in the city. Train service operates through the Hauptbahnhof near the city centre, and thousands of routes are available to book with Deutsche Bahn. Some of the more popular of these routes include Wurzburg to Frankfurt, Munich, and Prague.
Bayreuth



Bayreuth is a small city in Bavaria, sitting on the bank of the Red Main river. The city was founded in the 12th century, and visitors can see many traces of its medieval era in the existing town. However, the most well-known attraction in Bayreuth is the Margravial Opera House, a Baroque theatre and UNESCO World Heritage Site. This ornate venue is part of what inspired famous composer Richard Wagner to move to Bayreuth. His life and legacy are celebrated every summer in Bayreuth with the Richard Wagner Festival. You can also learn about Wagner at his former residence, now the Richard Wagner Museum.
Bayreuth features many more historic buildings to explore, notably the Hermitage (Old Palace) and the Neue Schloss (New Palace). The Court Garden near the New Palace is an especially scenic place to relax after a busy day of sightseeing.
International travellers to Bayreuth will likely fly into nearby Nuremberg. From the airport, you can take a coach or train to Bayreuth. Additionally, Deutsche Bahn and FlixBus routes connect Bayreuth to other cities in the region, including Dresden and Bamberg.
Station Information
Where does the coach leave from in Würzburg?
Main departure station: Busbahnhof Bussteig
Most coaches depart from the main station in Würzburg.
All coach stations in Würzburg:
- Busbahnhof Bussteig
Where does the coach arrive in Bayreuth?
Main arrival station: Train Station
All coaches from Würzburg arrive at one main station in Bayreuth.
Coach stations in Bayreuth:
- Train Station

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