The average train between Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Bayreuth takes 4h 17m and the fastest train takes 3h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Garmisch-Partenkirchen 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 Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Bayreuth. The earliest departure is at 4:58 AM at night, and the last departure from Garmisch-Partenkirchen is at 11:07 PM which arrives into Bayreuth at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 4h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Bayreuth. However, there are services departing from Garmisch-Partenkirchen station and arriving at Bayreuth station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Bayreuth train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Garmisch-Partenkirchen station.
Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Bayreuth train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Bayreuth Hbf station.
Book your Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Bayreuth train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Bayreuth is 275.4 km. The road distance is 363 km.
You can take a train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Bayreuth Hbf via München Hbf and Nürnberg Hbf in around 3h 57m.