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Bayreuth - Münchberg Train Timetable

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Trip Summary

There are 8 daily trains from Bayreuth to Münchberg. Traveling by train from Bayreuth to Münchberg usually takes around one hour and 32 minutes, but the fastest Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train can make the trip in one hour and one minute.

Distance20 mi (31 km)
Fastest train1h 1m
Lowest price£13.56
Most frequent serviceDeutsche Bahn
Train lines2

Which train should you take from Bayreuth to Münchberg?

2 train services operate from Bayreuth to Münchberg. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 8 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Deutsche Bahn81h 33m£13.57
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company21h 3m£13.37
  • Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, or Deutsche Bahn EC, is a train service in Germany with regular service to Frankfurt, Hamburg, Zurich, Copenhagen, Berlin, Warsaw, and Munich. Deutsche Bahn Eurocity trains can be single or double-decker, but all are air conditioned.

  • Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Bayreuth to Münchberg start from £13, and on average cost . Daily there are 2 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Münchberg. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Bayreuth leaves from Bayreuth-St Georgen . And in Münchberg trains arrive at Hildbrandsgrün and one other train station.

    From Bayreuth to Münchberg train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 1 hours and 3 minutes. If you are looking to get to Münchberg faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 1 hours and 1 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

The distance between Bayreuth and Münchberg is approximately 20 miles, or 31 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 1 hour 32 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 1 hour and 1 minute. As a relatively short ride, taking the train is an easy way to travel between these two cities.

On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Bayreuth to Münchberg on Thursday. Tickets for Thursday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Thursday. Thursday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.

The earliest train departs Bayreuth at 05:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 21:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.

There are 8 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.

You can also take a train for your return trip from Münchberg to Bayreuth.

City Information

Bayreuth

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Bayreuth - DEBYH-1

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Bayreuth - DEBYH-2

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Bayreuth is a small city in Bavaria, sitting on the bank of the Red Main river. The city was founded in the 12th century, and visitors can see many traces of its medieval era in the existing town. However, the most well-known attraction in Bayreuth is the Margravial Opera House, a Baroque theatre and UNESCO World Heritage Site. This ornate venue is part of what inspired famous composer Richard Wagner to move to Bayreuth. His life and legacy are celebrated every summer in Bayreuth with the Richard Wagner Festival. You can also learn about Wagner at his former residence, now the Richard Wagner Museum.

Bayreuth features many more historic buildings to explore, notably the Hermitage (Old Palace) and the Neue Schloss (New Palace). The Court Garden near the New Palace is an especially scenic place to relax after a busy day of sightseeing.

International travellers to Bayreuth will likely fly into nearby Nuremberg. From the airport, you can take a coach or train to Bayreuth. Additionally, Deutsche Bahn and FlixBus routes connect Bayreuth to other cities in the region, including Dresden and Bamberg.

Station Information

Where is the train station in Bayreuth?

Main departure station: Bayreuth-St Georgen

Bayreuth has 3 stations where passengers can board the train to Münchberg.

All train stations in Bayreuth:

  • Bayreuth-St Georgen

  • Friedrichsthal(b Bayreuth)

  • Laineck

Where is the train station in Münchberg?

Main arrival station: Unfriedsdorf

Münchberg receives travelers from Bayreuth at its two active train stations.

Train stations in Münchberg:

  • Unfriedsdorf

  • Hildbrandsgrün

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