What is the cheapest way to get from Bayreuth to Mainz?

The cheapest way to get from Bayreuth to Mainz is to bus which costs €18 - €35 and takes 5h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bayreuth to Mainz?

The fastest way to get from Bayreuth to Mainz is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Bayreuth and Mainz?

No, there is no direct bus from Bayreuth station to Mainz station. However, there are services departing from Bayreuth central train station and arriving at Mainz central train station via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Bayreuth and Mainz?

No, there is no direct train from Bayreuth to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Bayreuth Hbf and arriving at Mainz, Römisches Theater via Pegnitz, Nürnberg Hbf and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.

How far is it from Bayreuth to Mainz?

The distance between Bayreuth and Mainz is 354 km. The road distance is 285.9 km.

How do I travel from Bayreuth to Mainz without a car?

The best way to get from Bayreuth to Mainz without a car is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs €40 - €100.

How long does it take to get from Bayreuth to Mainz?

It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Bayreuth to Mainz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bayreuth to Mainz bus from?

Bayreuth to Mainz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bayreuth central train station.

Where do I catch the Bayreuth to Mainz train from?

Bayreuth to Mainz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Bayreuth Hbf station.

Train or bus from Bayreuth to Mainz?

The best way to get from Bayreuth to Mainz is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs €40 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €35 and takes 5h 40m.

Where does the Bayreuth to Mainz bus arrive?

Bayreuth to Mainz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.

Where does the Bayreuth to Mainz train arrive?

Bayreuth to Mainz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Bamberg station.

Can I drive from Bayreuth to Mainz?

Yes, the driving distance between Bayreuth to Mainz is 286 km. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Bayreuth to Mainz.

How do I get a train ticket from Bayreuth to Mainz?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Bayreuth to Mainz?

Book your Bayreuth to Mainz bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Mainz?

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Bayreuth to Mainz - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Bayreuth to Mainz by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Pegnitz to Nuernberg Hbftrain 5280 / ...
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
5h 8m
€40–96
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bayreuth central train station to Frankfurt central train stationbus 068
5h 40m
€18–33
Drive 285.9 km
1. Drive from Bayreuth to Mainzcar 285.9 km
2h 41m
€41–59
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Pegnitz to Nuernberg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane NUE - FRA
4h 29m
€101–218
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bayreuth Hbf to Nürnberg Hbfbus Ev
2. Take the train from Nuernberg Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
5h 18m
€39–88
Train via Würzburg
1. Take the train from Bayreuth Hbf to Bambergtrain
2. Take the train from Bamberg to Würzburg Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Mainz, Hauptbahnhoftrain 91 / ...
5h 31m
€60–98

Bayreuth to Mainz by train

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Distance: 354.4 km
Duration: 5h 8m

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

You can take a train from Bayreuth Hbf to Mainz, Römisches Theater via Pegnitz, Nuernberg Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, and Frankfurt in around 5h 8m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bayreuth central train station to Frankfurt central train station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €13–25 and the journey takes 4h.

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