4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Munich to Bayreuth
Cheapest price on Sep 18
€31
Average ticket price on Sep 18
€64
Fastest journey on Sep 18
2 h 58 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
3 h 11 m
Trains on Sep 18
7
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 €64 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €31.
On Fri, Sep 18, we found 7 trains from Munich to Bayreuth, including 7 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 18 the direct trains cover the 201 km distance in an average of 3 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 58 m .
On Fri, Sep 18 the slowest trains will take 3 h 19 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
7:21 AM3h20Munich10:41 AMBayreuth€311One-way0 transfers- 5:40 PM3h33Munich9:13 PMBayreuth€371One-way0 transfers
- 8:22 AM3h19Munich11:41 AMBayreuth€491One-way0 transfers
- 7:49 AM3h06Munich10:55 AMBayreuth€621One-way0 transfers
- 9:22 AM3h19Munich12:41 PMBayreuth€751One-way0 transfers
- 7:57 AM2h58Munich10:55 AMBayreuth€841One-way0 transfers
- 7:49 AM3h06Munich10:55 AMBayreuth€621One-way0 transfers
- 7:19 AM3h12Munich10:31 AMBayreuth€1091One-way0 transfers
- 9:22 AM3h19Munich12:41 PMBayreuth€751One-way0 transfers
- 8:22 AM3h19Munich11:41 AMBayreuth€491One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Munich to Bayreuth
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 an average ticket price of €20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 49m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €20, while a flight costs an average of €323.
Distance: 201 km
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€40 Average price | €20 Average price Cheapest | €323 Average price | €36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 19m Average total duration 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration 3h 35m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Bayreuth:
A bus is €20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Bayreuth costing on average €40.
A bus is €303 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Bayreuth costing on average €323.
Other travel options to Bayreuth take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 49m.
Flight takes on average 3h 35m.
Live departures
Munich to Bayreuth train times
The table below shows live departures for Munich to Bayreuth trains for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICE 722 · 3409 | On time 9:46 AM Munich Hbf | 2h13 | 11:59 AM Bayreuth Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 880 · 3027 | On time 10:12 AM Munich Hbf | 2h19 | 12:31 PM Bayreuth Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, September 18 | |||||
| 7:19 AM Munich | 3h12 | 10:31 AM Bayreuth | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:21 AM Munich | 3h20 | 10:41 AM Bayreuth | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Munich to Bayreuth
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Trains from Munich to Bayreuth run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €18 but you can travel from only €14 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:10, the last at 23:40. The fastest train covers the 201 km distance in 2h 13m.
Distance 201 km |
Average train duration 2h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price €18 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 13m |
First train 12:10 AM |
Last train 11:40 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Munich to Bayreuth trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Munich and Bayreuth from €14. 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 Munich to Bayreuth
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Munich to Bayreuth by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bayreuth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Munich to Bayreuth
Most Munich to Bayreuth trains use the München Hbf to Bayreuth Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Bayreuth-St Georgen. Use this guide to compare Munich and Bayreuth train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Munich station do trains to Bayreuth leave from?
Getting to München Hbf from Munich city centre
München Hbf is 1 km from Munich city centre. Public transport options include:
München Hbf train station facilities and services
München Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cantina Estación Mediterrano, Rischart Bakery, Ditsch Pretzels, backWERK, Cafe-Shop, Le Crobag, Yorma's, Coffee Fellows, Dunkin Donuts, McDonald's, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes. . ATMs are available at München Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at München Hbf. Information desks are there is an information desk located on the main concourse near the food court.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is the station has luggage lockers. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at München Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at München Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at München Hbf: Accessibility equipment, elevators, & mobility service. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include a&o München Hauptbahnhof, IntercityHotel München, Sofitel Munich Bayerpost.
Getting to München Hackerbrücke from Munich city centre
München Hackerbrücke is 2 km from Munich city centre. Public transport options include:
München Hackerbrücke train station facilities and services
München Hackerbrücke has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Augustiner Bräustuben, Lenz, Das Bad, Subway
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at München Hackerbrücke. ATMs are available at München Hackerbrücke.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at München Hackerbrücke. Information desks are available at München Hackerbrücke.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at München Hackerbrücke. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at München Hackerbrücke: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at München Hackerbrücke: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at München Hackerbrücke.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Theresienhöhe, Hotel Schweiz, Hotel Uhland, Germania.
Getting to München-Pasing from Munich city centre
München-Pasing is 8 km from Munich city centre. Public transport options include:
München-Pasing train station facilities and services
München-Pasing has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, McDonald's, Hunsinger in der Goldenen Gans, Orexi Taverna
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at München-Pasing. ATMs are available at München-Pasing.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at München-Pasing. Information desks are available at München-Pasing.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at München-Pasing. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at München-Pasing: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at München-Pasing: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at München-Pasing.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Guenstigwohnen24.de, Jagdschloss Residenz, Hotel Miano.
Which Bayreuth station do trains from Munich arrive at?
Bayreuth Hbf train station facilities and services
Bayreuth Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Ponte Central, Inges Café, Poseidon, Cô Chính
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Bayreuth Hbf. ATMs are available at Bayreuth Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bayreuth Hbf. Information desks are available at Bayreuth Hbf.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Bayreuth Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bayreuth Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bayreuth Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bayreuth Hbf.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Poseidon, Bayerischer Hof, B&B Hotel, Hotel Weihenstephan.
Getting to Bayreuth-St Georgen from Bayreuth city centre
Bayreuth-St Georgen is 1 km from Bayreuth city centre. Public transport options include:
Bayreuth-St Georgen train station facilities and services
Bayreuth-St Georgen has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Bike Parking, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Bayreuth-St Georgen.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Bayreuth-St Georgen.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bayreuth-St Georgen: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bayreuth-St Georgen: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bayreuth-St Georgen.
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