The cheapest and fastest trains from Munich to Bayreuth
Cheapest price
€43
Average price
€55
Fastest journey
2 h 41 m
Average duration
2 h 54 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
201 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Munich to Bayreuth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Munich to Bayreuth will cost around €55 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €43.
It's difficult to get from Munich to Bayreuth without transferring at least once.
ICE 1224 · Bus EV · RE 3087
ICE 722 · Bus EV · RE 3027
ICE 724 · Bus EV · RE 3085
ICE 1612 · Bus EV
ICE 800 · RE 3438
ICE 722 · Bus EV · RE 3027
ICE 1224 · Bus EV · RE 3087
ICE 724 · Bus EV · RE 3085
ICE 800 · RE 3438
ICE 1612 · Bus EVTravel Information
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Munich to Bayreuth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 46m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €13, and a flight costs an average of €370.
Distance: 201 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€63 Average price | €20 Average price Cheapest | €474 Average price |
3h 16m Average total duration Fastest 2h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 17m Average total duration 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 17m Average total duration 3h 17m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Munich to Bayreuth train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 724 · Bus EV · RE 3085 | On time 7:47 AM Munich Hbf | 2h54 | 10:41 AM Bayreuth Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1612 · Bus EV | On time 7:54 AM Munich Hbf | 3h01 | 10:55 AM Bayreuth Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 722 · Bus EV · RE 3027 | On time 8:50 AM Munich Hbf | 2h41 | 11:31 AM Bayreuth Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 800 · RE 3438 | On time 8:54 AM Munich Hbf | 3h00 | 11:54 AM Bayreuth Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1224 · Bus EV · RE 3087 | On time 9:48 AM Munich Hbf | 2h53 | 12:41 PM Bayreuth Hbf | 2 transfers |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Munich to Bayreuth
Distance 201 km |
Average train duration 2h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price €26 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 2h 2m |
First train 00:10 |
Last train 23:49 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Alex from Munich to Bayreuth trainsDeutsche Bahn, Alex trains will get you between Munich and Bayreuth from €13. 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.
Alex
FAQs: Trains from Munich to Bayreuth

When departing from Munich, you have various train station options to start your route from including Munich Hbf, Munich Airport Terminal station and Munich Ost. When arriving in Bayreuth, you can end your journey in train stations like Bayreuth Hbf and Bayreuth-St Georgen.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Munich Hbf, which is located around 1.3 miles (2.1 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 Munich to Bayreuth
- Mon - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes.
- The station has luggage lockers.
- Cantina Estación Mediterrano
- Rischart Bakery
- Ditsch Pretzels
- backWERK
- Cafe-Shop
- Le Crobag
- Yorma's
- Coffee Fellows
- Dunkin Donuts
- McDonald's
- & many more
- Accessibility equipment, elevators, & mobility service. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- a&o München Hauptbahnhof
- IntercityHotel München
- Sofitel Munich Bayerpost
- There is an information desk located on the main concourse near the food court.
- Monday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Saturday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Sunday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Haidhauser Augustiner
- Burger King
- Tassilogarten
- Mitani
- Hilton Munich City
- MOMA1890
- Mk Hotel
- Hotel Pension Christl
- Augustiner Bräustuben
- Lenz
- Das Bad
- Subway
- Theresienhöhe
- Hotel Schweiz
- Hotel Uhland
- Germania
- Ratskeller
- Klenze 17
- Trachtenvogl Café-Lounge
- Burger King
- Unsöld's Factory Hotel
- Hotel Domus
- Hotel Mercure München Altstadt
- Hotel Herzog Wilhelm Tannenbaum Nebengebäude
- Monday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Saturday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Sunday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Burger King
- McDonald's
- Hunsinger in der Goldenen Gans
- Orexi Taverna
- Guenstigwohnen24.de
- Jagdschloss Residenz
- Hotel Miano
- 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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