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 56m 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, Römisches Theater and arriving at Bayreuth Hbf via Frankfurt, Würzburg Hbf, Bamberg and Lichtenfels. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.

How far is it from Mainz to Bayreuth?

The distance between Mainz and Bayreuth is 344 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 and bus which takes 5h 8m and costs €35 - €90.

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

It takes approximately 5h 8m 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 Regio (DB Regional), depart from Frankfurt station.

Train or bus from Mainz to Bayreuth?

The best way to get from Mainz to Bayreuth is to bus which takes 5h 55m and costs €18 - €35. Alternatively, you can train via Würzburg, which costs €65 - €130 and takes 5h 26m.

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 Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Bamberg station.

Can I drive from Mainz to Bayreuth?

Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Bayreuth is 277 km. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Mainz to Bayreuth.

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

Book your Mainz to Bayreuth train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Bayreuth?

There are 601+ hotels available in Bayreuth.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Mainz to Bayreuth by train, bus, 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Nürnberg Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the bus from Nürnberg Hbf to Bayreuth Hbfbus Ev
5h 8m
€39–88
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Bayreuth central train stationbus 068
5h 55m
€18–30
Drive 277.3 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Bayreuthcar 277.3 km
2h 56m
€40–57
Fly, bus
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane FRA - NUE
2. Take the bus from Nürnberg Hbf to Bayreuth Hbfbus
4h 33m
€99–210
Train via Würzburg
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Würzburg Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Bambergtrain
3. Take the train from Lichtenfels to Bayreuth Hbftrain
5h 26m
€65–123
Train
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Bambergtrain Re54 / ...
2. Take the train from Bamberg to Bayreuth Hbftrain Re38 / ...
6h 52m
€55–88

Mainz to Bayreuth by train and bus

140Weekly Services

5h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 344.1 km
Duration: 5h 8m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Frankfurt central train station to Bayreuth central train station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €13–25 and the journey takes 4h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Bayreuth Hbf via Frankfurt, Würzburg Hbf, Bamberg, and Lichtenfels in around 5h 26m.

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