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Bayreuth to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bayreuth and Cologne takes 4h 30m and the fastest train takes 4h 11m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

4h 30m
Duration
495 km
Distance
€99
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Bayreuth Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain train Re38 / ...
  2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain train 41
5h 16m
€77–160

Bayreuth to Cologne train times

Trains run hourly between Bayreuth and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Bayreuth is at 5:29 PM which arrives into Cologne at 10:14 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 494.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 30m

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

You can take a train from Bayreuth Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Nürnberg Hbf in around 5h 16m.

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