Bayreuth to Hamburg train travel explained

Want to know how to get from Bayreuth to Hamburg by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Bayreuth to Hamburg take around 5 hours and 24 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 417 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Bayreuth is scheduled to depart at around  05:00. The last departure is usually at around 22:27 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Bayreuth at around 00:25, with the last train leaving at around 23:39. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 43 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 14 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from €72.41.

We think any time is a great time to visit Hamburg, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Hamburg.

Is there a direct train from Bayreuth to Hamburg?

The journey between Bayreuth and Hamburg usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Bayreuth to Hamburg every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.

How long does it take to travel from Bayreuth to Hamburg?

The Bayreuth to Hamburg train travel takes about 5 hours and 24 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Bayreuth to Hamburg train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Hamburg leaving Bayreuth at around 05:00 and the last train leaving at around 22:27 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Bayreuth at around 00:25, with the final departure at 23:39.