The average train between Bayreuth and Kiel takes 8h and the fastest train takes 7h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Bayreuth to Kiel. 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 every 2 hours between Bayreuth and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bayreuth is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Kiel at 9:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Nürnberg Hbf and take an average of 8h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Bayreuth to Kiel? 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 Kiel. However, there are services departing from Bayreuth station and arriving at Kiel station via Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
Bayreuth to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Bayreuth Hbf station.
Bayreuth to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Bayreuth to Kiel train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Bayreuth and Kiel is 496.2 km. The road distance is 806 km.
You can take a train from Bayreuth Hbf to Kiel Hbf via Nürnberg Hbf, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, and Hamburg Hbf in around 7h 43m.