Cologne to Bayreuth Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Bayreuth takes 5h 17m and the fastest train takes 4h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne 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.

5h 17m
Duration: 495 km
Distance: €89
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Nürnberg Hbftrain 41
Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Bayreuth Hbftrain Re30 / ...

4h 28m

€74–143

Cologne to Bayreuth train times

Trains run hourly between Cologne and Bayreuth. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 6:45 PM which arrives into Bayreuth at 12:09 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:20 AM → 11:00 AM
5h 40m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 11:59 AM
5h 14m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 1:00 PM
5h 15m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 1:57 PM
5h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:20 AM → 11:00 AM
5h 40m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 11:59 AM
5h 14m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 1:00 PM
5h 15m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 1:57 PM
5h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

5:20 AM → 11:00 AM
5h 40m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 11:59 AM
5h 14m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 1:00 PM
5h 15m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 1:57 PM
5h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

5:20 AM → 11:00 AM
5h 40m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 11:59 AM
5h 14m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 1:00 PM
5h 15m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 1:57 PM
5h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

5:20 AM → 11:00 AM
5h 40m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 11:59 AM
5h 14m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 1:00 PM
5h 15m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 1:57 PM
5h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

5:20 AM → 11:00 AM
5h 40m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 11:59 AM
5h 14m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 1:00 PM
5h 15m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 1:57 PM
5h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

5:20 AM → 11:00 AM
5h 40m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 11:59 AM
5h 14m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 1:00 PM
5h 15m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 1:57 PM
5h 12m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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