Bayreuth to Cologne Trains

Bayreuth to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bayreuth and Cologne takes 4h 34m and the fastest train takes 4h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Bayreuth to Cologne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 34m
Duration: 495 km
Distance: €114
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Bayreuth Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain Re32 / ...
Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...

4h 41m

€91–343

Bayreuth to Cologne train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Bayreuth and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bayreuth is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Cologne at 9:14 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

5:55 AM → 10:14 AM
4h 19m • 1 change
7:02 AM → 11:14 AM
4h 12m • 1 change
9:01 AM → 1:14 PM
4h 13m • 1 change
10:03 AM → 2:14 PM
4h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

5:55 AM → 10:14 AM
4h 19m • 1 change
7:02 AM → 11:14 AM
4h 12m • 1 change
9:01 AM → 1:14 PM
4h 13m • 1 change
10:03 AM → 2:14 PM
4h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

5:55 AM → 10:14 AM
4h 19m • 1 change
7:02 AM → 11:14 AM
4h 12m • 1 change
9:01 AM → 1:14 PM
4h 13m • 1 change
10:03 AM → 2:14 PM
4h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

5:55 AM → 10:14 AM
4h 19m • 1 change
7:02 AM → 11:14 AM
4h 12m • 1 change
9:01 AM → 1:14 PM
4h 13m • 1 change
10:03 AM → 2:14 PM
4h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

5:55 AM → 10:14 AM
4h 19m • 1 change
7:02 AM → 11:14 AM
4h 12m • 1 change
9:01 AM → 1:14 PM
4h 13m • 1 change
10:03 AM → 2:14 PM
4h 11m • 1 change
Show more

Frequently asked questions

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