The average train between Forchheim and Hamburg takes 6h 41m and the fastest train takes 6h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Forchheim to Hamburg. 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 Forchheim and Hamburg. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Forchheim is at 7:54 PM which arrives into Hamburg at 9:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Nürnberg Hbf and take an average of 6h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Forchheim to Hamburg? 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 Forchheim to Hamburg. However, there are services departing from Forchheim station and arriving at Hamburg station via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
Forchheim to Hamburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Nürnberg Hbf station.
Forchheim to Hamburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.
Book your Forchheim to Hamburg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Forchheim and Hamburg is 432.5 km. The road distance is 630 km.
You can take a train from Forchheim (Oberfr) to Hamburg Hbf via Nürnberg Hbf and Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe in around 6h 38m.