The average train between Bayreuth and Mainz takes 5h 20m and the fastest train takes 3h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Bayreuth to Mainz. 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 5 times a day between Bayreuth and Mainz. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bayreuth is at 9:29 PM which arrives into Mainz at 8:19 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bayreuth to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Bayreuth station and arriving at Mainz station via Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
Bayreuth to Mainz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Bayreuth Hbf station.
Bayreuth to Mainz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Mainz, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Bayreuth to Mainz train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Bayreuth and Mainz is 236 km. The road distance is 354 km.
You can take a train from Bayreuth Hbf to Mainz, Hauptbahnhof via Nürnberg Hbf in around 4h 40m.