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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Bayreuth is to bus which costs €24 - €75 and takes 7h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Bayreuth is to train and fly which takes 4h 11m and costs €120 - €290.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Bayreuth?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Bayreuth. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Bayreuth Hbf via Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.

How far is it from Cologne to Bayreuth?

The distance between Cologne and Bayreuth is 495 km. The road distance is 427.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Bayreuth without a car is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs €60 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Cologne to Bayreuth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Bayreuth train from?

Cologne to Bayreuth train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Bayreuth?

The best way to get from Cologne to Bayreuth is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs €60 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €75 and takes 7h 53m.

Where does the Cologne to Bayreuth train arrive?

Cologne to Bayreuth train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Nürnberg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Bayreuth?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Bayreuth is 427 km. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Cologne to Bayreuth.

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

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Cologne to Bayreuth - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Cologne to Bayreuth by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Nürnberg Hbf41 / ...
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Bayreuth HbfRe30 / ...
4h 32m
€64–143
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Bayreuth central train station068
7h 53m
€24–71
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Nuernberg HbfNj
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Bayreuth HbfRe30 / ...
6h 18m
€61–285
Drive 427.2 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Bayreuth427.2 km
4h 12m
€61–88
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Nuremberg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)DUS - NUE
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Bayreuth Hbf
6h 9m
€127–366
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Nuremberg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)FRA - NUE
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Bayreuth Hbf
4h 11m
€125–284
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)CGN - MUC
2. Take the train from Flughafen München to Karlsplatz
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Nürnberg Hbf
4. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Bayreuth Hbf
5h 54m
€115–328
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)DUS - MUC
3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Karlsplatz
4. Take the train from München Hbf to Nürnberg Hbf
5. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Bayreuth Hbf
6h 33m
€125–367

Cologne to Bayreuth by train

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4h 32mAverage Duration

€64Cheapest Price

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Distance: 494.7 km
Duration: 4h 32m

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

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Bayreuth Hbf via Nürnberg Hbf in around 4h 32m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Bayreuth central train station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €20–50 and the journey takes 6h 45m.

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