The average train between Vienna and Bayreuth takes 7h 2m and the fastest train takes 6h. The train service runs several times per day from Vienna 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.
Trains run 4 times a day between Vienna and Bayreuth. The earliest departure is at 6:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Vienna is at 5:13 PM which arrives into Bayreuth at 11:13 PM. All services require a transfer at Regensburg Hbf and take an average of 7h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Bayreuth. However, there are services departing from Vienna station and arriving at Bayreuth station via Regensburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
Vienna to Bayreuth train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Wien Hbf station.
Vienna to Bayreuth train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bayreuth Hbf station.
Book your Vienna to Bayreuth train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Vienna and Bayreuth is 399 km. The road distance is 551 km.
You can take a train from Wien Hbf to Bayreuth Hbf via Regensburg Hbf, Weiden, and Weiden(Oberpf) in around 6h 12m.