Search Flights from Bayreuth to Dresden

The most convenient way to travel from Bayreuth, a city in southeastern Germany, to other parts of the country or the world is by using Nuremberg Airport. The airport is located about 90 km from Bayreuth. Nuremberg Airport is accessible from the city center by a variety of transportation alternatives, including train and rental car.

Frankfurt International Airport is another airport you can use for air travel to and from Bayreuth. You can take a train, which requires a transfer, to get to Frankfurt from Bayreuth or you can drive by rental car; the drive from Bayreuth to Frankfurt takes a little over 2 hours. Nuremberg Airport is much closer than Frankfurt Airport and easier to get to.

Transportation to Nuremberg Airport from Bayreuth City Center

Taxis are a convenient transportation alternative to get to Nuremberg Airport from the city center because they provide direct and quick transportation. Taking the train to the airport is a cheaper alternative, however the train doesn’t directly serve the airport. You will have to transfer to the metro once you get to Nuremberg. Buses are another method of transportation you can use to get to the airport but again buses to not provide direct access to the airport and you will have to transfer to another vehicle. The airport is also accessible by car, shuttle services, which is generally preferred by large groups, and rental car.

Train

Trains depart from the station in Bayreuth city center and provide transportation to Nuremberg. It takes about 1 hour to get to Nuremberg from Bayreuth by train. Once you get to the city you will have to transfer to the U2 metro line. This metro line provides direct transportation to the airport. This metro line to the airport takes about 12 minutes. Taking the train from Bayreuth to Nuremberg is much more affordable compared to taking a taxi or other transportation alternatives.

Bus

There is no regular bus service that provides transportation directly to the airport from Bayreuth. The bus service from Bayreuth provides transportation to the city of Nuremberg. Once you’re in the city you can transfer to the Postbus bus service, which provides quick transport directly to the airport terminals. In total the bus ride to the airport takes a little over an hour.

Shuttle Services

Shuttle services are generally used by tourists travelling in large groups. Shuttle services are a convenient transportation alternative because they provide direct service from Bayreuth to Nuremberg Airport. To use this door-to-door service you usually have to make a reservation in advance. Once your travel plans have been determined you can find the best shuttle service provider to suit your needs and budget online and make a reservation.

Taxi

Taking a taxi to Nuremberg Airport from Bayreuth takes about 50 minutes so they aren’t the most economical transportation alternative. The distance between the cities results in high fares. However, taxis are a convenient option especially for those with excess luggage. The total fare can vary depending on your location in the city. If you’re traveling with a few people then splitting the total fare could make it an affordable option.

Car

Driving from Bayreuth city center to Nuremberg Airport is another option. Once you leave the city center head south and follow the signposts for Nuremberg. The drive from Bayreuth to the airport should take no more than 50 minutes under normal traffic conditions. We recommend checking the traffic conditions and leaving Bayreuth accordingly.

Rental Car

Renting a car in the city to drive to Nuremberg Airport is another transportation alternative but it isn’t very popular. However there are various rental car companies located in the city center that you can rent a car from. Another option is to rent a car from Nuremberg Airport at the beginning of your trip to Bayreuth, use the car during your stay, and return your vehicle at the airport before your departure.

Limousine

Bayreuth is not a city that offers a lot of options when it comes to renting limousines. However, if you want to get to the airport from the city center by limousine then you can make a reservation online. Limousines are a privileged transportation alternative that provide door-to-door service. By choosing one of the limousine rental companies in Nuremberg you can easily travel between Bayreuth and Nuremberg Airport by limousine.

Airport Information

Visitors traveling to the city of Bayreuth tend to prefer using Nuremberg Airport due to its proximity to the city. Nuremberg Airport offers passengers many privileges as well as standard services. The airport features private passenger lounges, like the Dürer Lounge and Lufthansa Star Alliance Lounge, where passengers can relax in a comfortable environment and enjoy delicious snacks and drinks.

The airport even has a hair saloon for passengers who need to get their hair done before their flight or after they land. Nuremberg Airport contains ATMs and currency exchange offices to meet your monetary needs. Free internet access for 24 hours is provided by Telekom. There are also information counters ready to help passengers who are having trouble connecting to the internet. The airport also has children’s play areas, which is great for those who are traveling with children. These areas feature many toys and games so you can relax while your children have fun.

If you want to get something to eat at the airport there are venues that serve delicious sandwiches in addition to other dining options. If you want to stay in or around the airport there is a hotel located right next to Nuremberg Airport.

The airport also features venues where you can sip on delicious coffee and enjoy a wide selection of beverages. Places where you can get something to drink, and small snacks, include Zigolini Bar, Tucher Bar and Espresso Bar. The Mövenpick Restaurant is another dining option you can consider at the airport. The restaurant offers delicious dishes and a relaxing environment.

Public Transportation in Dresden is quite advanced and modern. Many parts of the city are accessible by tram and bus. Dresden features a common ticketing system that is valid for all public transportation networks in the city. Public transport in the city is provided by the DVB company. There is a tourist information office located right next to Zwinger, which is located in the theater square Theaterplatz. You can get more detailed information about public transportation in the city on DVB’s website.

Dresden Airport is located approximately 9 km from the city center. There are a variety of transportation alternatives availale to get to the city center from Dresden Airport including car, tram, bus, train, and taxi. In addition to these alternatives there are also affordable shuttle services that provide door-to-door transportation operated by Dresden Airport.

The Dresden Card is a very handy card to have; it offers free trips on public transportation, free entry to various museums in the city, and discounts at several tourist attractions. The Dresden-City-Card is specially designed for tourists. The 1-day Dresden city card for a single adult is 10 euros, and 14 euros for a family (two adults and max 4 children up to the age of 14). A daily use ticket for Zone 1 costs 9 euros, 13 euros for Zone 2 and 19 euros for every other region. The Dresden Card provides free entry to 13 museums throughout the city. There are also group tickets available for a maximum of 5 people. A day ticket for every region costs 28 euros. You can get the most up-to-date information at dresden.de/tourismus or you can email inforesdeninformation.de.

Train

The train provides convenient and direct transportation to the city center from Dresden Airport, which is located 9 km away. The train runs every 37 minutes. The S2 line from Dresden Airport provides transportation to Grenzstraße in 2 minutes, Klotzsche in 5 minutes, Industriegelände in 9 minutes, Neustadt in 12 minutes, Mitte in 16 minutes, Freiberger Straße in 18 minutes and Dresden Hauptbahnhof (main station) in 20 minutes. The same train provides transportation to Strehlen in 28 minutes, Reick in 30 minutes, Dobritz in 33 minutes, Niedersedlitz in 35 minutes, Zschachwitz in 37 minutes, Heidenau in 39 minutes, Heidenau-Sud in 42 minutes, Heidenau Großsedlitz in 44 minutes, and Pirna in about 47 minutes.

There are trains that depart every 30-37 minutes from the ground floor of Dresden Airport. A single ticket for the train is 2.20 euros. You can buy public transportation tickets, which are valid on the S-Bahn, trams, and buses, at the automated ticket machines at the station.

Bus

Buses are the cheapest and most practical transportation alternative to get to the city center from Dresden Airport. Bus number 77 and bus number 80 depart directly from the airport. Bus number 77 operates between Dresden Airport and Infineon Factory. If you get off at the Infineon-Nord stop (which takes 7 minutes) and get on tram number 7, the Pennrich line, it will take you to Albertplatz and the city center. Bus number 80 operates between Dresden Airport and the ElbePark Shopping Center and continues on to Omsewitz. Another option is to take bus number 80 to the Grenzstrasse train station and transfer to the S2 train or tram line 7.

Tram

Trams are the most popular and most economical method of transportation from the airport to the city center. There are 12 tram lines in Dresden that cover a total length of 210 kilometers. There are 154 tram stops throughout the city. The tram line numbers are 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13. Tram lines 2, 6, and 7 serve the southwest part of the city. Tram line 3 serves the northwest part of the city.

Tram lines 1, 9, and 13 serve the southeast part of the city. Tram line 6 starts in Niedersedlitz and continues on to Blasewitz, Albertplatz, Bahnhof Neustadt, Bahnhof Mitte, Löbtau and Wölfnitz. Tram line 7 starts in Pennrich and continues on to Gorbitz, Löbtau, Hauptbahnhof, Pirnaischer Platz, Albertplatz, Klotzsche and Weixdorf.

The first stop on tram line 8 is in Südvorstadt. Other stops along tram line 8 are Hauptbahnhof, Postplatz, Albertplatz and Hellerau. The first stop on tram line 9 is in Prohlis. Other stops along tram line 9 are Strehlen, Zoo, Hauptbahnhof, Postplatz, Mickten and Kaditz.

You can get more detailed information on the route and stops for tram lines 10, 11, and 12 on www.dvb.de. You can also save time by calling +49 351 857 10 11 for any additional information.

Bicycle

There are many bike paths throughout the city of Dresden. Since it is such a small city, transportation by bike is cheap. If you don’t have excess or heavy luggage you can rent a bicycle at the airport and enjoy a nice 30-35 minute ride to the city center.

Taxi

There are about 500 taxis operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in Dresden. Traveling by taxi is affordable. You can call 0351-211211 to order a taxi at any time of the day. Getting to the city center from Dresden Airport by taxi costs about 20 euros. You might be able to negotiate this down to 15 euros.

Popular taxi companies in the city include 8x8 Ihr Chaufferuservice (+490351 88888888), Fritzche Gmblt (+4903724131313), FunkTAXIDresden (+490351211211), Go Taxi (+4901801113322) and Reiseburo Urlaubsparadies und Kreisel Dresden (+4903512060100).

Rental Car

Renting a car from one of the many rental car companies at the airport is a convenient way to get to the city center. The 9 km drive from Dresden Airport to the city center takes about 10-15 minutes. Traffic in the city is considerably light, espeiclaly since the city is so small that most people travel on bike or by public transportation.

The most popular rental car companies at the airport are Avis (+4903518814600), Budget (+4903518814600/01), Enterprise (+4903518888660), Europcar (+4903518814590), Hertz (+4903518814580) and Sixt (+4901805252525).