What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Bayreuth?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Bayreuth is to drive which costs €60 - €90 and takes 4h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Bayreuth?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Bayreuth is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs €60 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Bayreuth?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Bayreuth station. However, there are services departing from Köln and arriving at Bayreuth central train station via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Bayreuth?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Bayreuth. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Bayreuth Hbf via Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

How far is it from Cologne to Bayreuth?

The distance between Cologne and Bayreuth is 495 km. The road distance is 426.9 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to Bayreuth without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Bayreuth without a car is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs €90 - €330.

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Bayreuth?

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Cologne to Bayreuth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Bayreuth bus from?

Cologne to Bayreuth bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Köln station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Bayreuth train from?

Cologne to Bayreuth train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Bayreuth?

The best way to get from Cologne to Bayreuth is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs €90 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 18m.

Where does the Cologne to Bayreuth bus arrive?

Cologne to Bayreuth bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB station.

Where does the Cologne to Bayreuth train arrive?

Cologne to Bayreuth train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Nürnberg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Bayreuth?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Bayreuth is 427 km. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Cologne to Bayreuth.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to Bayreuth?

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Cologne to Bayreuth - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Cologne to Bayreuth by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Nürnberg Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Bayreuth Hbftrain Re30 / ...
4h 30m
€93–329
Drive 426.9 km
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1. Drive from Cologne to Bayreuthcar 426.9 km
4h 14m
€61–88
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln to Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOBbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Bayreuth central train stationbus 068 / ...
7h 18m
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Nuremberg Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane DUS - NUE
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Bayreuth Hbftrain
5h 49m
€129–305
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gemündentrain
3. Take the train from Gemünden to Bambergtrain
4. Take the train from Bamberg to Bayreuth Hbftrain
8h
€87–324
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Nuremberg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane FRA - NUE
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Bayreuth Hbftrain
4h 15m
€142–308
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane CGN - MUC
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Bayreuth Hbftrain
5h 41m
€129–382
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane DUS - MUC
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Bayreuth Hbftrain
6h 21m
€149–413

Cologne to Bayreuth by train

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Distance: 494.7 km
Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Bayreuth, Germany?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Bayreuth Hbf via Nürnberg Hbf in around 4h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln to Bayreuth central train station via Frankfurt central train station in around 7h 18m.

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