The average train between Basel and Bayreuth takes 8h 52m and the fastest train takes 7h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Bayreuth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Basel and Bayreuth. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Basel is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Bayreuth at 10:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 8h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Basel to Bayreuth? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Basel to Bayreuth. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Bayreuth station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.
Basel to Bayreuth train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.
Basel to Bayreuth train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bayreuth Hbf station.
The distance between Basel and Bayreuth is 395.9 km. The road distance is 708 km.
You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Bayreuth Hbf via Frankfurt, Nürnberg Hbf, and Lichtenfels in around 8h.