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How to get fromMainz to Bayreuthby train, bus, car or plane

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

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  1. Train via Würzburg

    best
    1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Würzburg Hbftrain41 / ...
    2. Take the train from Wuerzburg Hbf to LichtenfelstrainIc
    3. Take the train from Lichtenfels to Bayreuth Hbftrain
    5h 16m
    €66–125
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Bayreuth central train stationbus068
    5h 55m
    €19–31
  3. Drive 277.3 km

    1. Drive from Mainz to Bayreuthcar277.3 km
    2h 55m
    €39–57
  4. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)planeFRA - NUE
    2. Take the bus from Nürnberg Hbf to Bayreuth Hbfbus
    4h 33m
    €99–200
  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Frankfurt to BambergtrainRe54 / ...
    2. Take the train from Bamberg to Bayreuth HbftrainRe38 / ...
    6h 52m
    €55–88
  6. Bus via Nuremberg

    1. Take the bus from Frankfurt am Main to Nürnberg Hbfbus
    2. Take the bus from Nürnberg Hbf to Bayreuth HbfbusEv
    7h 36m

Mainz to Bayreuth by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration5h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket€66Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Mainz, Germany and Bayreuth, Germany?

You can take a train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Bayreuth Hbf via Frankfurt, Wuerzburg Hbf, and Lichtenfels in around 5h 16m. 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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