The average train between Bayreuth and Mainz takes 4h 37m and the fastest train takes 3h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Bayreuth to Mainz. 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 Bayreuth and Mainz. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bayreuth is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Mainz at 8:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Nürnberg Hbf and take an average of 4h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bayreuth to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Bayreuth station and arriving at Mainz station via Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
Bayreuth to Mainz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Bayreuth Hbf station.
Bayreuth to Mainz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Frankfurt station.
Book your Bayreuth to Mainz train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bayreuth and Mainz is 236 km. The road distance is 354 km.
You can take a train from Bayreuth Hbf to Mainz, Römisches Theater via Nürnberg Hbf and Frankfurt in around 4h 30m.