The average train between Dortmund and Forchheim takes 5h 54m and the fastest train takes 5h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Dortmund 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 hourly between Dortmund and Forchheim. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Forchheim at 11:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and take an average of 5h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Forchheim. However, there are services departing from Dortmund station and arriving at Forchheim station via Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
Dortmund to Forchheim train services, operated by National Express, depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Forchheim train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Nürnberg Hbf station.
Book your Dortmund to Forchheim train tickets online with National Express, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dortmund and Forchheim is 322.7 km. The road distance is 535 km.
You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Forchheim via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and Nürnberg Hbf in around 5h 36m.