- Must visit
Gallerie dell'Accademia
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Bayreuth to Venice
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Oct 30
- Cheapest price on Oct 30
- €74
- Average ticket price on Oct 30
- €78
- Fastest journey on Oct 30
- 10 h 15 m
- Average journey duration on Oct 30
- 11 h 16 m
- Trains on Oct 30
- 3
- Distance
- 505 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bayreuth to Venice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bayreuth to Venice will cost around €78 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €74.
Fast trains
On Fri, Oct 30, we found 3 trains from Bayreuth to Venice, including 3 direct services.
On Fri, Oct 30 the direct trains cover the 505 km distance in an average of 11 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 10 h 15 m .
On Fri, Oct 30 the slowest trains will take 11 h 47 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.
7:10 AM 10h15 Bayreuth 5:25 PM Venice €74 1 One-way 0 transfers6:16 AM 11h47 Bayreuth 6:03 PM Venice €75 1 One-way 0 transfers7:16 AM 11h47 Bayreuth 7:03 PM Venice €86 1 One-way 0 transfers
7:10 AM 10h15 Bayreuth 5:25 PM Venice €74 1 One-way 0 transfers7:16 AM 11h47 Bayreuth 7:03 PM Venice €86 1 One-way 0 transfers6:16 AM 11h47 Bayreuth 6:03 PM Venice €75 1 One-way 0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Train from Bayreuth to Venice
Germany
Italy
Trains from Bayreuth to Venice run on average 2 times per day, taking around 9h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €110 but you can travel from only €51 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:34, the last at 15:47. The fastest train covers the 313 miles (505 km) distance in 9h 26m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
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Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €51
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Journey facts
- Distance313 miles (505 km)
- Average train duration9h 40m
- Cheapest ticket price€110
- Trains per day2
- Fastest train9h 26m
- First train6:34 AM
- Last train3:47 PM
- Cheapest MonthAug
- Cheapest DayFri
- High SeasonJan - Mar
- Low SeasonOct - Dec
Understand & plan this route
- Operators on this routeDeutsche Bahn
- Departure & arrivalBayreuth Hbf → Venice Santa Lucia
- High-speed trainsAvailable on this route
- Cross-border trainsGermany–Italy services
- Night trainsAvailable on this route
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Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €51
Frequently asked questions about your Bayreuth to Venice trip
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Bayreuth to Venice.
Train ticket prices from Bayreuth to Venice can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at €110, while the average price is around €162.
The train from Bayreuth to Venice takes 9h 26m and runs 2 per day.
The distance by train from Bayreuth to Venice is 313 miles (505 km).
The first train from Bayreuth to Venice leaves at 6:34 AM.
The last train from Bayreuth to Venice leaves at 3:47 PM.
There is no direct train service currently available from Bayreuth to Venice.
Live departures
Bayreuth to Venice train times
The table below shows live departures for Bayreuth to Venice trains for tomorrow, Friday, October 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:16 AM Bayreuth | 11h47 | 6:03 PM Venice | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:10 AM Bayreuth | 10h15 | 5:25 PM Venice | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:16 AM Bayreuth | 11h47 | 7:03 PM Venice | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Train companies
Train companies from Bayreuth to Venice
Trains from Bayreuth to Venice with Deutsche Bahn. Night trains available on this route with Deutsche Bahn. High-speed trains available on this route with Deutsche Bahn. Regional trains available on this route with Deutsche Bahn. Use the details below to compare onboard facilities.
Deutsche Bahn
About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Deutsche Bahn Duration
9h 26m
Cheapest Deutsche Bahn Price
€110
Deutsche Bahn frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
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.
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.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
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.
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.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
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.
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.
Quiet zone
Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Bayreuth and Venice
Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.
Yes, there is a night train from Bayreuth to Venice.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
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Things to do in Venice
Discover the best of Venice — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Venice trip today.
- Must visit
Peggy Guggenheim Collection
Peggy Guggenheim’s former home presents an outstanding modern art collection with Picasso, Pollock, and Dalí overlooking the Grand Canal.
- Recommended
Museo Correr
Venice’s civic museum of art and history in Piazza San Marco, with neoclassical rooms, imperial apartments, and important city collections.
- Must visit
St Mark's Square
Venice’s monumental main square is framed by arcades, museums, and the basilica. It is the city’s ceremonial heart and a classic first experience.
- Must visit
Riva degli Schiavoni
The broad canal-side promenade east of San Marco offers open lagoon views, landmark hotels, and one of Venice’s best waterside walks.
- Must visit
Rialto
This lively central district around the market and bridge mixes commerce, everyday Venetian life, and some of the city’s most photogenic canal scenes.
Baccalà Mantecato
Creamed salt cod whipped with olive oil, traditionally served on grilled polenta. A classic Venetian bacaro snack with roots in lagoon trade routes.
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
Risi e Bisi
Rice cooked with fresh peas, somewhere between soup and risotto. It is a beloved spring dish, especially linked to the feast of Saint Mark.
- Gluten-free
Polenta e Schie
Soft white polenta topped with tiny lagoon shrimp. This seasonal cicchetto showcases Venice's historic connection to its lagoon seafood.
Osteria Alle Testiere
Refined Michelin-starred restaurant in a historic palace, celebrated for elegant Venetian tasting menus and polished canal-side dining.
All'Arco
Historic, lively bacaro near Rialto known for creative cicchetti, seafood small plates, and a standing-room wine bar atmosphere.
Osteria La Zucca
Well-known traditional restaurant with a broad Venetian menu, including sarde in saor and seafood risotto, in a comfortable classic dining room.
Euro (€)
Venice is pricier than many Italian cities, especially near major sights. Hotels, dining, and canal transport raise costs, though cicchetti bars and off-center stays can help.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- €8-15 for pizza slices, sandwiches, or street food.
- Mid-range
- €20-40 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- €80+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- €1.50-3 for espresso or cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great restaurant service is appreciated, but not required. Small taxi rounding and café change are enough.
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Prices
- Single ticket
- €9.50
- Day pass
- €25.00
To the city center
Venezia Santa Lucia -> Piazza San Marco, Venice
- Distance
- 2 km
- Travel time
- 32 min
- Tap contactless card or device on ACTV readers for buses, trams, and vaporetto where enabled, or buy tickets in advance to avoid delays.
- Validate paper tickets before boarding. A 24-hour ACTV pass can be better value than single tickets if you take several vaporetto rides.
Plan your visit to Venice
Get destination-focused answers for the end of your trip, including what to do, when to go, practical entry details, and tips for making the most of your time in Venice.
The train journey from Bayreuth to Venice is quite scenic, offering views of the German countryside, the rolling hills and vineyards of Bavaria, and the stunning Alpine landscapes as you approach northern Italy, with beautiful vistas of mountains and lakes along the way.
Popular day trips by train from Venice include Verona, Bologna, Padua, Treviso, Peschiera del Garda.
Italy uses the euro (EUR) as its currency. Travelers generally find it convenient to use cards for most payments, especially in cities and larger establishments, but carrying some cash is advisable for small shops, markets, and rural areas where card acceptance may be limited.
In Venice, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas like St. Mark’s Square and on public transportation such as vaporettos. Beware of overpriced gondola rides and unauthorized street vendors selling counterfeit goods. Scams involving unofficial water taxis charging excessive fares are also common. Always use official ticket counters and licensed services to avoid these issues.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.
FAQs: Trains from Bayreuth to Venice
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bayreuth to Venice 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 Venice, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Yes, you can take the train from Bayreuth to Venice.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bayreuth to Venice
Most Bayreuth to Venice trains use the Bayreuth Hbf to Venezia Santa Lucia station pair. Use this guide to compare Bayreuth and Venice train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in Bayreuth
Arrival train stations in Venice
Which Bayreuth station do trains to Venice leave from?
Trains from Bayreuth to Venice leave from Bayreuth Hbf. The station is from Bayreuth city centre at Bayreuth Hbf, Bahnhofstr. 20, 95444 Bayreuth.
Bayreuth HbfBayreuth Hbf, Bahnhofstr. 20, 95444 Bayreuth
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.
Which Venice station do trains from Bayreuth arrive at?
Trains from Bayreuth to Venice arrive at Venezia Santa Lucia. Venezia Santa Lucia is 0 miles (1 km) from Venice city centre.
Venezia Santa LuciaFondamenta Santa Lucia, 1, 30100 Venice, Italy+39 0415298711
City-centre transport
Getting to Venezia Santa Lucia from Venice city centre
Bus lines1, 2, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2, 3, N
Train linesFR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, R, RER, EC, EN, RJ, VSOE
Venezia Santa Lucia train station facilities and services
Venezia Santa Lucia has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: GROM Ice Cream, Venchi Cioccolato, Bistrot, Tentazione Café, L’Artenl Gelato
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi available throughout station. ATMs are located inside the main retail area.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are located in the main passenger area.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Platform 1.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Venezia Santa Lucia: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Venezia Santa Lucia: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia Santa Lucia: Wheelchair access, step-free access to platforms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Venice Times Hotel, Hotel Antiche Figure, Hotel Abbazia.
Train stations for Bayreuth to Venice
Check train stations information for Bayreuth and Venice, including where trains depart and arrive on this route.
The train station in Bayreuth that goes to Venice is Bayreuth Hbf, which connects to Venezia Santa Lucia.
Most popular train connections from Bayreuth
Most popular trains to and from Venice and Bayreuth
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