The cheapest and fastest trains from Nuremberg to Bayreuth
Cheapest price
$0.00
Average price
$32
Fastest journey
1 h 51 m
Average duration
2 h 14 m
Trains per day
7
Distance
67 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nuremberg to Bayreuth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
It's difficult to get from Nuremberg to Bayreuth without transferring at least once.
6:41 PM2h41Nuremberg9:22 PMBayreuthFind prices2 transfers
9:40 PM2h27Nuremberg12:07 AMBayreuthFind prices1 transfer
4:40 PM2h15Nuremberg6:55 PMBayreuth$431One-way1 transfer
5:40 PM2h23Nuremberg8:03 PMBayreuth$431One-way1 transfer
7:40 PM2h15Nuremberg9:55 PMBayreuth$431One-way1 transfer
7:04 PM1h51Nuremberg8:55 PMBayreuth$531One-way1 transfer
4:40 PM2h15Nuremberg6:55 PMBayreuth$431One-way1 transfer
7:40 PM2h15Nuremberg9:55 PMBayreuth$431One-way1 transfer
5:40 PM2h23Nuremberg8:03 PMBayreuth$431One-way1 transfer
8:40 PM2h24Nuremberg11:04 PMBayreuth$431One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Nuremberg to Bayreuth
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Nuremberg to Bayreuth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 59m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $43.
Distance: 41 miles (67 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$47 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest | $16 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 55m Average total duration 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 29m Average total duration Fastest 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Nuremberg to Bayreuth:
A bus is $34 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nuremberg to Bayreuth costing on average $47 (€38).
Other travel options to Bayreuth take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 25m.
Tickets start at around $47 (€38) compared to roughly $16 (€13) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-31.28 (€-25.30). The journey takes 2h 25m versus 1h 2m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Nuremberg to Bayreuth
Trains from Nuremberg to Bayreuth run on average 2 times per day, taking around 2h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $43 (€35) but you can travel from only $9 (€7) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:26, the last at 22:06. The fastest train covers the 41 miles (67 km) distance in 1h 50m.
Distance 41 miles (67 km) |
Average train duration 2h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $43 (€35) |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 1h 50m |
First train 12:26 AM |
Last train 10:06 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) from Nuremberg to Bayreuth trainsDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) trains will get you between Nuremberg and Bayreuth from $9 (€7). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
FAQs: Trains from Nuremberg to Bayreuth
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nuremberg 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 Nuremberg to Bayreuth
- Mon - Fri: 07:00 - 21:00
- Sat: 09:00 - 19:00
- Sun: 10:00 - 20:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located close to Platform 5.
- Burger King
- Cantina Estacion Mediterrano
- Coffee Fellows
- Dallmayr Cafebar
- Dunkin' Donuts
- KFC
- McDonald's
- Subway
- Sportsbar
- Istanbul Döner
- & many more
- Elevators, escalators, tactile guiding strips, wheelchair access. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- IntercityHotel Nuremberg
- Park Plaza Nuremberg
- Novotel Nürnberg Centre Ville
- Located near the main entrance, close to the escalators.
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access is available via Flughafenstraße.
- Terminal90
- Mövenpick Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Mövenpick Hotel Nürnberg Airport
- Hotel Alpha
- Hotel Marienbad
- Cost €6
- Located in the main terminal
- Located in the main terminal
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Sixt
- Located in the main terminal
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, check-in counters, and baggage claim
- Hall 2: security and departure gates
- Hall 3: arrivals and car rental services
- Metro: U2
- Bus: Several lines available
- 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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