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Vienna to Bayreuth trains

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The average train between Vienna and Bayreuth takes 8h 6m and the fastest train takes 7h 21m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

8h 6m
Duration
715 km
Distance
€156
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Salzburg

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  1. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain train Drf / ...
  2. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain train 90 / ...
  3. Take the train from München Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain train 29 / ...
  4. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Bayreuth Hbftrain train
6h 57m
€120–353

Vienna to Bayreuth train times

Trains run hourly between Vienna and Bayreuth. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Vienna is at 7:38 PM which arrives into Bayreuth at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Salzburg Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 8h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    WESTbahn GmbhTransdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)8h 30m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    WESTbahn GmbhWESTbahn GmbhDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)7h 47m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    WESTbahn GmbhHungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)12h 52m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    WESTbahn GmbhTransdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)12h 21m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    WESTbahn GmbhTransdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)9h 33m • 3 changes

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    WESTbahn GmbhWESTbahn GmbhDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)7h 22m • 3 changes

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    WESTbahn GmbhTransdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)7h 33m • 3 changes

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    WESTbahn GmbhDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)7h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    WESTbahn GmbhTransdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)9h 33m • 3 changes

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    WESTbahn GmbhWESTbahn GmbhDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)7h 22m • 3 changes

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    WESTbahn GmbhTransdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)7h 33m • 3 changes

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    WESTbahn GmbhDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)7h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    WESTbahn GmbhTransdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)8h 52m • 3 changes

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    WESTbahn GmbhWESTbahn GmbhDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)7h 22m • 3 changes

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    WESTbahn GmbhTransdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)7h 33m • 3 changes

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    WESTbahn GmbhDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)7h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    WESTbahn GmbhTransdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)8h 52m • 3 changes

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    WESTbahn GmbhWESTbahn GmbhDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)7h 22m • 3 changes

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  • Distance: 714.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 6m

What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Bayreuth, Germany?

You can take a train from Wien Westbahnhof to Bayreuth Hbf via Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, München Hbf, and Nürnberg Hbf in around 6h 57m.

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