The average train between Mainz and Bayreuth takes 4h and the fastest train takes 3h 43m. There is an hourly train service from Mainz 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 Mainz and Bayreuth. The earliest departure is at 4:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Mainz is at 9:35 PM which arrives into Bayreuth at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Bayreuth. However, there are services departing from Mainz station and arriving at Bayreuth station via Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
Mainz to Bayreuth train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Frankfurt station.
Mainz to Bayreuth train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Bayreuth Hbf station.
Book your Mainz to Bayreuth train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Mainz and Bayreuth is 236 km. The road distance is 354 km.
You can take a train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Bayreuth Hbf via Frankfurt and Nürnberg Hbf in around 4h 30m.