Rome2Rio

Cologne to Bayreuth trains

Find Transport to Bayreuth

See all options

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Bayreuth takes 5h 43m and the fastest train takes 5h 10m. 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 43m
Duration
495 km
Distance
€119
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Würzburg Hbftrain train 41 / ...
  2. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Bambergtrain train
  3. Take the train from Lichtenfels to Bayreuth Hbftrain train
5h 27m
€94–219

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 7:45 PM which arrives into Bayreuth at 6:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Würzburg Hbf and take an average of 5h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne 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.

Map of how to get from Cologne to Bayreuth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 495.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 43m

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

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Bayreuth Hbf via Würzburg Hbf, Bamberg, and Lichtenfels in around 5h 27m.

Operators

Train trips from Cologne

Train trips to Bayreuth

Alternative transport options