The average train between Kassel and Bayreuth takes 3h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Kassel 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 Kassel and Bayreuth. The earliest departure is at 6:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kassel is at 10:39 PM which arrives into Bayreuth at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and take an average of 3h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Kassel to Bayreuth? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Kassel to Bayreuth. However, there are services departing from Kassel station and arriving at Bayreuth station via Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
Kassel to Bayreuth train services, operated by cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH, depart from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.
Kassel to Bayreuth train services, operated by cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH, arrive at Bayreuth Hbf station.
Book your Kassel to Bayreuth train tickets online with cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Kassel and Bayreuth is 211.3 km. The road distance is 380 km.
You can take a train from Kassel Hauptbahnhof to Bayreuth Hbf via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and Nürnberg Hbf in around 4h 3m.