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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nuremberg to Bayreuth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 28m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £30, while a train costs an average of £30.
Distance: 67 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
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£30 Average Price Cheapest | £12 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 28m Average total duration Fastest 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Nuremberg to Bayreuth, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
You'll arrive about 4m sooner (58m by train vs 1h 2m by car). Tickets start at around £30 compared to roughly £12 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Bayreuth from Nuremberg by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Nuremberg to Bayreuth is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Bayreuth are Nuremberg, Bamberg, Würzburg, Coburg and Hof. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Bayreuth on Omio.
Nuremberg is a Franconian city known for its walled Old Town, imperial castle and the legacy of the Nuremberg Trials. Medieval streets, robust local food and respected museums give it a character that feels historic yet lived-in.
Bamberg is known for its well-preserved medieval centre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site set across seven hills. The Regnitz river, the Altes Rathaus and a strong brewing tradition give the city a distinctive Franconian character.
Würzburg is a Franconian city on the Main known for the Residenz, Baroque streets and local wine. Its compact centre and hilltop Marienberg Fortress give it a historic yet youthful feel.
Coburg is known for the Veste Coburg fortress and its ducal heritage linked to the House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha. Its old town, elegant squares and cultural institutions give it a refined Franconian character.
Hof is a Franconian town in north-east Bavaria, best known for the Hof International Film Festival and its beer tradition. Near the borders with Saxony and the Czech Republic, it combines a practical small-city atmosphere with traces of its textile past.
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