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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Bayreuth is to bus which costs €18 - €35 and takes 5h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Bayreuth is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs €35 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Mainz and Bayreuth?

No, there is no direct bus from Mainz station to Bayreuth station. However, there are services departing from Mainz central train station and arriving at Bayreuth central train station via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Mainz and Bayreuth?

No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Bayreuth. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Bayreuth Hbf via Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.

How far is it from Mainz to Bayreuth?

The distance between Mainz and Bayreuth is 354 km. The road distance is 277.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Mainz to Bayreuth without a car is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs €45 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Mainz to Bayreuth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Bayreuth bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Mainz to Bayreuth train from?

Mainz to Bayreuth train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Mainz to Bayreuth?

The best way to get from Mainz to Bayreuth is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs €45 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €35 and takes 5h 55m.

Where does the Mainz to Bayreuth bus arrive?

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

Where does the Mainz to Bayreuth train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Mainz to Bayreuth?

Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Bayreuth is 277 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Mainz to Bayreuth.

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

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

Book your Mainz to Bayreuth bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bayreuth?

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

There are 6 ways to get from Mainz 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 Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Nürnberg Hbf39 / ...
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Bayreuth HbfRe30 / ...
4h 1m
€47–103
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Bayreuth central train station068
5h 55m
€19–31
Night train, bus
1. Take the night train from Mainz Hbf to Nuernberg HbfNj
2. Take the bus from Nürnberg Hbf to Bayreuth HbfEv
4h 34m
€45–274
Drive 277.3 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Bayreuth277.3 km
2h 55m
€40–57
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Nürnberg Hbf41 / ...
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Bayreuth HbfRe30 / ...
4h 21m
€48–97
Fly, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)FRA - NUE
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Bayreuth Hbf
3h 47m
€105–209

Mainz to Bayreuth by train

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Distance: 353.5 km
Duration: 4h 1m

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

You can take a train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Bayreuth Hbf via Nürnberg Hbf in around 4h 1m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Frankfurt central train station to Bayreuth central train station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €13–23 and the journey takes 4h 15m.

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