Bayreuth to Kiel Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Bayreuth and Kiel takes 9h 33m and the fastest train takes 8h 11m. 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.

9h 33m
Duration: 798 km
Distance: €148
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Kassel

best

Take the train from Bayreuth Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain
Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 25
Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Kiel Hbftrain 22

8h 10m

€120–244

Bayreuth to Kiel train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Bayreuth and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Bayreuth is at 9:29 PM which arrives into Kiel at 9:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Nürnberg Hbf and take an average of 9h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

7:26 AM → 3:40 PM
8h 14m • 2 changes
9:29 AM → 5:40 PM
8h 11m • 2 changes
10:16 AM → 7:40 PM
9h 24m • 2 changes
9:29 PM → 9:40 AM
Arrives next day
12h 11m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

4:52 AM → 1:40 PM
8h 48m • 2 changes
7:26 AM → 3:40 PM
8h 14m • 2 changes
9:29 AM → 5:40 PM
8h 11m • 2 changes
10:16 AM → 7:40 PM
9h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

4:52 AM → 1:40 PM
8h 48m • 2 changes
7:26 AM → 3:40 PM
8h 14m • 2 changes
9:29 AM → 5:40 PM
8h 11m • 2 changes
10:16 AM → 7:40 PM
9h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

4:52 AM → 1:40 PM
8h 48m • 2 changes
7:26 AM → 3:40 PM
8h 14m • 2 changes
9:29 AM → 5:40 PM
8h 11m • 2 changes
10:16 AM → 7:40 PM
9h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

4:52 AM → 1:40 PM
8h 48m • 2 changes
7:26 AM → 3:40 PM
8h 14m • 2 changes
9:29 AM → 5:40 PM
8h 11m • 2 changes
10:16 AM → 7:40 PM
9h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

4:52 AM → 1:40 PM
8h 48m • 2 changes
7:27 AM → 3:40 PM
8h 13m • 2 changes
9:29 AM → 5:40 PM
8h 11m • 2 changes
10:16 AM → 7:40 PM
9h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

4:52 AM → 1:40 PM
8h 48m • 2 changes
7:27 AM → 3:40 PM
8h 13m • 2 changes
9:29 AM → 5:40 PM
8h 11m • 2 changes
10:16 AM → 7:40 PM
9h 24m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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