The average train between Bayreuth and Aachen takes 6h 8m and the fastest train takes 5h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Bayreuth to Aachen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Bayreuth and Aachen. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Bayreuth is at 5:29 PM which arrives into Aachen at 11:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Nürnberg Hbf and take an average of 6h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 39m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Bayreuth to Aachen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Bayreuth to Aachen. However, there are services departing from Bayreuth station and arriving at Aachen station via Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
Bayreuth to Aachen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Bayreuth Hbf station.
Bayreuth to Aachen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Aachen Hbf station.
Book your Bayreuth to Aachen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Bayreuth and Aachen is 400.5 km. The road distance is 566 km.
You can take a train from Bayreuth Hbf to Aachen Hbf via Nürnberg Hbf, Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, and Koeln Messe/Deutz in around 6h 26m.