Frankfurt Airport to Bayreuth by train

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Overview: trains from Frankfurt Airport to Bayreuth

Find the key information for travelling by train from Frankfurt Airport to Bayreuth, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 00:56 View journey
Last train 22:55 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 12m View journey
Distance (km) 216
Trains / day 66 View all
Cheapest journey €29.45 View journey
Avg journey time 4hr 6m
Train operators 10

Travelling from Frankfurt Airport to Bayreuth by train

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

The fastest trains from Frankfurt Airport to Bayreuth take around 3 hours and 12 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 216 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Frankfurt Airport is scheduled to depart at around  01:03. The last departure is usually at around 22:02 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Frankfurt Airport at around 00:56, with the last train leaving at around 22:55. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 66 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 3 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from €29.45.

We think any time is a great time to visit Bayreuth, 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 Bayreuth.

Is there a direct train from Frankfurt Airport to Bayreuth?

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

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Frankfurt Airport to Bayreuth 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 Frankfurt Airport to Bayreuth?

The Frankfurt Airport to Bayreuth train travel takes about 3 hours and 12 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Frankfurt Airport to Bayreuth train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Bayreuth leaving Frankfurt Airport at around 01:03 and the last train leaving at around 22:02 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Frankfurt Airport at around 00:56, with the final departure at 22:55.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.