The average train between Potsdam and Bayreuth takes 5h 10m and the fastest train takes 4h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Potsdam 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 Potsdam and Bayreuth. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Potsdam is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Bayreuth at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Berlin Hbf and take an average of 5h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Potsdam to Bayreuth. However, there are services departing from Potsdam station and arriving at Bayreuth station via Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
Potsdam to Bayreuth train services, operated by S-Bahn Berlin, depart from Berlin Hbf station.
Potsdam to Bayreuth train services, operated by S-Bahn Berlin, arrive at Bayreuth Hbf station.
Book your Potsdam to Bayreuth train tickets online with S-Bahn Berlin, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Potsdam and Bayreuth is 291.6 km. The road distance is 595 km.
You can take a train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Bayreuth Hbf via Berlin Hbf and Nürnberg Hbf in around 5h 38m.