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Compare train for Bielefeld to Bayreuth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bielefeld to Bayreuth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $33 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 39m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $33, while a train costs an average of $154.
Distance: 195 miles (315 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$154 Average price | $33 Average price Cheapest | $75 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 39m Average total duration Fastest 5h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 55m Average total duration 8h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Bielefeld to Bayreuth
Compare the available ways to get from Bielefeld to Bayreuth, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bielefeld to Bayreuth:
A bus is $121 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bielefeld to Bayreuth costing on average $154.
Other travel options to Bayreuth take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 55m.
Tickets start at around $154 compared to roughly $75 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$78. The journey takes 5h 9m versus 4h 44m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Bielefeld to Bayreuth
How to get from Bielefeld to Bayreuth by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bielefeld to Bayreuth is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

10:00 PM 9h54 Bielefeld 7:54 AM Bayreuth Find prices4 transfers
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10:00 PM 9h54 Bielefeld 7:54 AM Bayreuth Find prices4 transfers
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7:20 AM 5h35 Bielefeld 12:55 PM Bayreuth $151 1 One-way 3 transfers
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11:20 AM 5h35 Bielefeld 4:55 PM Bayreuth $151 1 One-way 3 transfers.png)
1:20 PM 5h35 Bielefeld 6:55 PM Bayreuth $151 1 One-way 3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bielefeld to Bayreuth:
A bus is $121 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bielefeld to Bayreuth costing on average $154.
Other travel options to Bayreuth take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 55m.
- Around 2 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bielefeld and Bayreuth as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bielefeld Hbf and arrive in Bayreuth Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Bielefeld, Bahnhof Brackwede and arrive in Bayreuth, Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Bayreuth by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Bayreuth by bus.
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