The average train between Kiel and Bayreuth takes 7h 55m and the fastest train takes 7h 22m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly between Kiel and Bayreuth. The earliest departure is at 2:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Kiel is at 7:05 PM which arrives into Bayreuth at 9:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 7h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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7h 36m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Kiel 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 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 7h 55m.
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 806 km.
You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Bayreuth Hbf via Hamburg Hbf, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, and Nürnberg Hbf in around 8h 3m.