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Bayreuth to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bayreuth and Cologne takes 6h 11m and the fastest train takes 5h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Bayreuth to Cologne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 11m
Duration
495 km
Distance
€112
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Würzburg

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  1. Take the train from Bayreuth Hbf to Bambergtrain train
  2. Take the train from Bamberg to Würzburg Hbftrain train
  3. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain train 41 / ...
5h 40m
€95–196

Bayreuth to Cologne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Bayreuth and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bayreuth is at 8:04 PM which arrives into Cologne at 10:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Bamberg and take an average of 6h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Bayreuth to Cologne.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 495.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 11m

What companies run services between Bayreuth, Germany and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Bayreuth Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Bamberg and Würzburg Hbf in around 5h 40m.

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