Salzburg to Bayreuth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Salzburg and Bayreuth takes 4h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Salzburg 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 50m
Duration: 410 km
Distance: €109
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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best

Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain 90 / ...
Take the train from München Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain 29 / ...
Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Bayreuth Hbftrain

4h 21m

€70–376

Salzburg to Bayreuth train times

Trains run hourly between Salzburg and Bayreuth. The earliest departure is at 3:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Salzburg is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Bayreuth at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 4h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

4:05 PM → 9:00 PM
4h 55m • 2 changes
5:05 PM → 9:46 PM
4h 41m • 2 changes
6:04 PM → 11:38 PM
5h 34m • 2 changes
8:00 PM → 1:25 AM
Arrives next day
5h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

3:47 AM → 9:00 AM
5h 13m • 2 changes
5:05 AM → 9:41 AM
4h 36m • 2 changes
5:39 AM → 9:59 AM
4h 20m • 2 changes
6:05 AM → 10:31 AM
4h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

3:47 AM → 9:00 AM
5h 13m • 2 changes
5:05 AM → 9:41 AM
4h 36m • 2 changes
5:39 AM → 9:59 AM
4h 20m • 2 changes
6:05 AM → 10:31 AM
4h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, August 19, 2026

3:47 AM → 9:00 AM
5h 13m • 2 changes

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