The average train between Dortmund and Forchheim takes 5h 24m and the fastest train takes 5h 13m. The train service runs several times per day 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 5 times a day between Dortmund and Forchheim. The earliest departure is at 4:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 10:23 AM which arrives into Forchheim at 3:37 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 24m. 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 Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
Dortmund to Forchheim train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Forchheim train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Nürnberg Hbf station.
Book your Dortmund to Forchheim train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Dortmund and Forchheim is 322.7 km. The road distance is 556 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Dortmund Hbf to Nürnberg Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €95–230 and the journey takes 4h 35m.