The average train between Erlangen and Bayreuth takes 1h 34m and the fastest train takes 1h 22m. There is an hourly train service from Erlangen 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.
Trains run hourly between Erlangen and Bayreuth. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Erlangen is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Bayreuth at 1:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Erlangen to Bayreuth. However, there are services departing from Erlangen station and arriving at Bayreuth station via Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.
Erlangen to Bayreuth train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Erlangen station.
Erlangen to Bayreuth train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Bayreuth Hbf station.
Book your Erlangen to Bayreuth train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Erlangen and Bayreuth is 57.1 km. The road distance is 116 km.
You can take a train from Erlangen to Bayreuth Hbf via Nürnberg Hbf in around 1h 31m.