The cheapest and fastest trains from Berlin to Bayreuth
Cheapest price
€97
Average price
€119
Fastest journey
4 h 51 m
Average duration
5 h 9 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
314 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Berlin to Bayreuth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Berlin to Bayreuth will cost around €119 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €97.
It's difficult to get from Berlin to Bayreuth without transferring at least once.
ICE 701 · RE 3005 · RE 3404
ICE 505 · RE 3438
ICE 1003 · RE 4911 · RE 59371 · RE 3404
ICE 1003 · RE 4911+
ag 84601
ICE 93 · RE 59391 · RE 3406
ICE 1003 · RE 4911 · RE 59371 · RE 3404
ICE 93 · RE 59391 · RE 3406
ICE 505 · RE 3438
ICE 93+
ag 84605
ICE 1003 · RE 4911+
ag 84601Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Berlin to Bayreuth
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Bayreuth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €19, and a flight costs an average of €157.
Distance: 314 km
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€108 Average price | €32 Average price Cheapest | €372 Average price |
4h 38m Average total duration 4h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 41m Average total duration 4h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 55m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Berlin to Bayreuth train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:28 PM Berlin | 7h44 | 4:12 AM Bayreuth | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, November 5 | |||||
ICE 701 · RE 3005 · RE 3404 | On time 5:34 AM Berlin Hbf | 5h28 | 11:02 AM Bayreuth Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1003 · RE 4911 · RE 59371 · RE 3404 | On time 6:11 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h51 | 11:02 AM Bayreuth Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 1003 · RE 4911+ ag 84601 | On time 6:11 AM Berlin Hbf | 5h20 | 11:31 AM Bayreuth Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 505 · RE 3438 | On time 6:42 AM Berlin Hbf | 5h12 | 11:54 AM Bayreuth Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 93 · RE 59391 · RE 3406 | On time 8:12 AM Berlin Hbf | 5h01 | 1:13 PM Bayreuth Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 93+ ag 84605 | On time 8:12 AM Berlin Hbf | 5h19 | 1:31 PM Bayreuth Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Berlin to Bayreuth
Distance 314 km |
Average train duration 4h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price €29 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 3h 48m |
First train 00:07 |
Last train 23:49 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Berlin to Bayreuth trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Berlin and Bayreuth from €19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
FAQs: Trains from Berlin to Bayreuth

When departing from Berlin, you have various train station options to start your journey from including Berlin Hbf, Berlin Alexanderplatz and Berlin Südkreuz station. When arriving in Bayreuth, you can end your route in train stations like Bayreuth Hbf and Bayreuth-St Georgen.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Berlin Hbf, which is located around 3.5 miles (5.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Bayreuth Hbf, located 0.2 miles (392 m) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Berlin to Bayreuth
- AVCI Bistro
- Restaurant Athos
- Yoko Sushi
- Payamlino Bistro
- Hotel Nova
- Pension Adamshof
- Pension Zum Lichtenberger
- Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Jäger & Lustig
- BLOCK HOUSE
- Pizza und Pasta
- Lang Van II
- Upstalsboom Hotel Friedrichshain
- Armony Hotel
- Nu hotel berlin
- Holiday Inn Berlin - City East Side
- Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Unvernunft
- Taverna Teloneio
- Burger King
- Hasir
- Hotel Benn
- Hotel Herbst
- Hotel Lindenufer
- Hotel Ibis Berlin Spandau
- Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Kouzina
- Aida
- Madame Ngo
- Thanh Long
- Air in Berlin Hotel
- City Ansbach
- Hotel Pullman Berlin Schweizerhof
- Hotel Classic
- Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
- La Femme
- Insel Snack
- Curry-Baude
- BAK Breakfast House
- Hotel am Luisenbad
- Citylight Hotel
- Wyndham Garden Berlin Mitte
- Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Biertempel 2
- McDonald's
- Eis Bär
- Cafe Mon Cherie
- Appartements Eisemann
- Mon - Sat: 07:00 - 22:00
- Sun: 08:00 - 22:00
- Free WiFi (30 minutes limit).
- Luggage lockers are located on Level 1 near Platforms 13/14.
- backWERK
- Burger King
- Costa Coffee
- Dunkin' Donuts
- Einstein Kaffee
- Le Crobag
- McDonald's
- Hans im Glück
- Pret A Manger
- Starbucks
- & many more
- Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Contact the Mobility Service Center at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- MEININGER Hotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof
- IntercityHotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof
- Motel One Berlin Hauptbahnof
- Located on the ground level near the Europaplatz exit.
- Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Soul Sushi Berlin Mitte
- Witty's Bio-Currywurst
- Starbucks
- Hotel Neuer Fritz Berlin
- Meliá Berlin
- NH Collection
- Maritim proArte Hotel Berlin
- Caffè Kamee
- Oase Adlershof
- Gerdan's Café
- Esskultur
- Airporthotel Berlin - Adlershof
- ADAPT APARTMENTS Berlin GmbH
- Mevlana
- Wolke
- Chaplin
- Pigasos
- Madflats
- McDonald's
- Risa Chicken
- Betriebskantine
- Birecik Döner Kebab
- Hotel Alt-Tempelhof
- Appartements Eisemann
- Monday: 08:00 - 17:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 17:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 17:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 17:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 17:00
- Saturday: 08:00 - 13:30
- Sunday: 09:30 - 14:00
- Ponte Central
- Inges Café
- Poseidon
- Cô Chính
- Poseidon
- Bayerischer Hof
- B&B Hotel
- Hotel Weihenstephan
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