The average train between Weimar and Bayreuth takes 2h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Weimar 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 Weimar and Bayreuth. The earliest departure is at 6:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Weimar is at 9:54 PM which arrives into Bayreuth at 1:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Erfurt Hbf and take an average of 2h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Weimar to Bayreuth. However, there are services departing from Weimar station and arriving at Bayreuth station via Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
Weimar to Bayreuth train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Erfurt Hbf station.
Weimar to Bayreuth train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Bayreuth Hbf station.
Book your Weimar to Bayreuth train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH.
The distance between Weimar and Bayreuth is 116.2 km. The road distance is 304 km.
You can take a train from Weimar to Bayreuth Hbf via Erfurt Hbf and Nürnberg Hbf in around 2h 55m.