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Erfurt to Bayreuth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Erfurt and Bayreuth takes 2h 39m and the fastest train takes 2h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Erfurt to Bayreuth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 39m
Duration
171 km
Distance
€49
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Coburg, Bahnhof/ ZOBtrain train 18 / ...
  2. Take the train from Coburg to Bayreuth Hbftrain train Rb
2h 21m
€41–115

Erfurt to Bayreuth train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Erfurt and Bayreuth. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Erfurt is at 5:52 PM which arrives into Bayreuth at 8:31 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)agilis2h 32m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)agilis2h 39m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)agilis2h 59m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)agilis2h 39m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)agilis2h 39m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)agilis2h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)agilis2h 59m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)agilis2h 39m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)agilis2h 39m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)agilis2h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)agilis2h 59m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)agilis2h 39m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)agilis2h 39m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)agilis2h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)agilis2h 59m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)agilis2h 39m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)agilis2h 39m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)agilis2h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)agilis2h 59m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)agilis2h 39m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)agilis2h 39m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)agilis2h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)agilis2h 59m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)agilis2h 39m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)agilis2h 39m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)agilis2h 32m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 171 km
  • Duration: 2h 39m

What companies run services between Erfurt, Germany and Bayreuth, Germany?

You can take a train from Erfurt Hbf to Bayreuth Hbf via Coburg in around 2h 21m.

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