The average train between Heidelberg and Bayreuth takes 4h 31m and the fastest train takes 4h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg and Bayreuth. The earliest departure is at 3:43 AM at night, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 7:26 PM which arrives into Bayreuth at 12:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 4h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Bayreuth. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg station and arriving at Bayreuth station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
Heidelberg to Bayreuth train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.
Heidelberg to Bayreuth train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Bayreuth Hbf station.
Book your Heidelberg to Bayreuth train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Heidelberg and Bayreuth is 216.3 km. The road distance is 403 km.
You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Bayreuth Hbf via Frankfurt and Nürnberg Hbf in around 5h 3m.