The average train between Frankfurt am Main and Bayreuth takes 3h 10m and the fastest train takes 3h. There is a train service every few hours from Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main and Bayreuth. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Frankfurt am Main is at 8:57 PM which arrives into Bayreuth at 12:09 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Frankfurt am Main to Bayreuth. However, there are services departing from Frankfurt am Main station and arriving at Bayreuth station via Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
Frankfurt am Main to Bayreuth train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Frankfurt station.
Frankfurt am Main to Bayreuth train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bayreuth Hbf station.
Book your Frankfurt am Main to Bayreuth train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Frankfurt am Main and Bayreuth is 207.6 km. The road distance is 316 km.
You can take a train from Frankfurt to Bayreuth Hbf via Nürnberg Hbf in around 3h 18m.