The average train between Bern and Forchheim takes 8h 52m and the fastest train takes 7h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Bern to Forchheim. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Bern and Forchheim. The earliest departure is at 7:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bern is at 10:36 PM which arrives into Forchheim at 10:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 8h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Bern to Forchheim? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Bern to Forchheim. However, there are services departing from Bern station and arriving at Forchheim station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.
Bern to Forchheim train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.
Bern to Forchheim train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Nürnberg Hbf station.
Book your Bern to Forchheim train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Bern and Forchheim is 407.5 km. The road distance is 694 km.
You can take a train from Bern to Forchheim via Basel SBB, Frankfurt, and Nürnberg Hbf in around 7h 47m.