Mainz to Bayreuth Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Mainz and Bayreuth takes 4h 31m and the fastest train takes 3h 56m. The train service runs several times per day 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.

4h 31m
Duration: 354 km
Distance: €76
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Nürnberg Hbftrain 91 / ...
Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Bayreuth Hbftrain Re30 / ...

4h 1m

€64–184

Mainz to Bayreuth train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Mainz and Bayreuth. The earliest departure is at 7:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mainz is at 9:44 PM which arrives into Bayreuth at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:42 AM → 1:41 PM
3h 59m • 1 change
11:42 AM → 3:41 PM
3h 59m • 1 change
1:42 PM → 5:41 PM
3h 59m • 1 change
3:42 PM → 7:41 PM
3h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:40 AM → 11:41 AM
4h 1m • 1 change
9:42 AM → 1:41 PM
3h 59m • 1 change
11:42 AM → 3:41 PM
3h 59m • 1 change
1:42 PM → 5:41 PM
3h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:40 AM → 11:41 AM
4h 1m • 1 change
9:42 AM → 1:41 PM
3h 59m • 1 change
11:42 AM → 3:41 PM
3h 59m • 1 change
1:42 PM → 5:41 PM
3h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:40 AM → 11:41 AM
4h 1m • 1 change
9:42 AM → 1:41 PM
3h 59m • 1 change
11:42 AM → 3:41 PM
3h 59m • 1 change
1:42 PM → 5:41 PM
3h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:40 AM → 11:41 AM
4h 1m • 1 change
9:42 AM → 1:41 PM
3h 59m • 1 change
11:42 AM → 3:41 PM
3h 59m • 1 change
1:42 PM → 5:41 PM
3h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:40 AM → 11:41 AM
4h 1m • 1 change
9:42 AM → 1:41 PM
3h 59m • 1 change
11:42 AM → 3:41 PM
3h 59m • 1 change
1:42 PM → 5:41 PM
3h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:40 AM → 11:41 AM
4h 1m • 1 change
9:42 AM → 1:41 PM
3h 59m • 1 change
11:42 AM → 3:41 PM
3h 59m • 1 change
1:42 PM → 5:41 PM
3h 59m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Mainz 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.