Cologne to Bayreuth train with Deutsche Bahn (RE,ICE)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne to Bayreuth

Showing times and prices for Jul 14

Cheapest price

$32

Average price

$83

Fastest journey

5 h 52 m

Average duration

6 h 35 m

Trains per day

2

Distance

346 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne to Bayreuth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Cologne to Bayreuth will cost around $83 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $32.

Fast trains

Of the 2 trains that leave Cologne for Bayreuth on Mon, Jul 14, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Mon, Jul 14 the direct trains cover the 346 km distance in an average of 6 h 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 52 m .

On Mon, Jul 14 the slowest trains will take 7 h 18 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.

Deutsche Bahn
10:42PM7h18
Cologne
06:00AMBayreuth
$321One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche Bahn
08:49AM5h52
Cologne
02:41PMBayreuth
$1341One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Cologne to Bayreuth

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Bayreuth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 33m. 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 €18, and a train costs an average of €27.

Distance: 214 miles (345 km)

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€86

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€28

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5h 3m

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4h 33m

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6h 5m

Average total duration

5h 35m

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30m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.3 - 0.9kg

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Cologne to Bayreuth

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Trains from Cologne to Bayreuth run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $34 (€27) but you can travel from only $22 (€18) by bus.
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 $22 (€18)
Distance
214 miles (345 km)
Average train duration
4h 33m
Cheapest ticket price
$34 (€27)
Trains per day
7
Fastest train
4h 2m
First train
03:13
Last train
23:40
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 $22 (€18)

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Cologne to Bayreuth trains

Travel between Cologne and Bayreuth from $52 (€42) with Omio’s train partners Deutsche Bahn! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable journey for you.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of train services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel.

Cologne to Bayreuth train information with Deutsche Bahn:

  • Average Duration: 4 h 13 min
  • Cheapest Price: $52
  • Deutsche Bahn frequency: 15 a day

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