Arrival
How to get to Bayreuth
By train
Bayreuth main station is centrally located and all recommended hotels are within walking distance. Regular bus connections to the University of Bayreuth are available from both the main train station as well as the central bus station (ZOH) (duration approx. 15-20 minutes). It takes about 45 minutes to reach the campus by foot.
For information on train connections you can use the following link: https://int.bahn.de/en.
With alternative transportation options
With regard to the sustainable aspect of the conference, we would also like to draw your attention to alternative ways of travelling to and from Bayreuth.
How to reach the venue
The doctoral workshop (Thursday, June 20th) will take place at the BaySpo, Bayreuth Center of Sports Science at the University of Bayreuth (ground floor, Sports Conference Room).
Google Maps: Link
The conference (Friday, June 21st & Saturday, June 22nd) will be held in the Business, Economics and Law Building I (RW I on the map below) of the University of Bayreuth (ground floor, Lecture Hall H24, Seminar Rooms S58 & S59).
Google Maps: Link (RW I is in the same building)
More information & entrance: University of Bayreuth - Business, Economics and Law Building (RW I)
Please check the campus map prior to your arrival:
By bus
To reach the BaySpo, we recommend taking the bus lines 306 (in the direction of the campus), 316 (in the direction of the campus) or 304 (in the direction of the university) to the bus stop "Uni-Verwaltung". You can view the timetables for these bus routes by clicking on the relevant bus route.
A single ticket from the city to the campus is available for €2.20 (price level D) and can either be paid in cash to the bus driver or purchased online (for €1.85).
Further information on public transport can be found on the website: https://www.vgn.de/en/.
By bike
The venue is easy to reach by bike, as Bayreuth is a bike-friendly city with short distances. In addition, sufficient bicycle stands are available directly in front of our venue.
By taxi
There are several taxi services within Bayreuth that you can use during your stay in our city. Please find attached a list of the various taxi companies:
- Taxi Union Bayreuth (Phone number: +49 (0)921 22333)
- Taxi Schröder (Phone number: +49 (0)921 66622)
- Taxi & MW Alexander Kroter (Phone number: +49 (0)921 64455)
- Taxi Klein (Phone number: +49 (0)921 1508775)
- Taxi Potzel & Potzel (Phone number: +49 (0)921 47776)
By car
Bayreuth is well connected, as the A9 motorway runs directly past the city. The campus is located in the south of the city, just 900 metres from the A9 motorway junction (exit Bayreuth-Süd). Signs marked "UNIVERSITÄT" will show you the way to the campus if you are coming from the motorway or the city centre.
By plane
Nuremberg
The best way to reach Bayreuth by plane is via Nuremberg Airport. From Nuremberg Airport you can take the underground (U2) to Nuremberg Central Station and from there take the regional train directly to Bayreuth Central Station (approx. 1 hour and 30 minutes).
Munich
From Munich Airport, you can easily take the S-Bahn (S1) to Munich Central Station. From there you can take the train to Bayreuth main station (change to the regional train in Nuremberg). The train journey usually takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes.
Frankfurt
From Frankfurt Airport, you can take a long-distance train, such as the ICE (InterCityExpress), to Nuremberg Central Station. Once there, change to the regional train, which will take you directly to Bayreuth main station. The total journey time is usually around 3 hours.