The average train between Kiel and Bayreuth takes 11h 16m and the fastest train takes 7h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Kiel 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 3 times a day between Kiel and Bayreuth. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kiel is at 5:05 PM which arrives into Bayreuth at 7:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 11h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Bayreuth. However, there are services departing from Kiel station and arriving at Bayreuth station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 16m.
Kiel to Bayreuth train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Bayreuth train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bayreuth Hbf station.
Book your Kiel to Bayreuth train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Kiel and Bayreuth is 496.2 km. The road distance is 900 km.
You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Bayreuth Hbf via Hamburg Hbf and Bamberg in around 8h 40m.