The average train between Mainz and Forchheim takes 3h 45m and the fastest train takes 3h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Mainz 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 Mainz and Forchheim. The earliest departure is at 3:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Mainz is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Forchheim at 7:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Forchheim. However, there are services departing from Mainz station and arriving at Forchheim station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
Mainz to Forchheim train services, operated by vlexx, depart from Mainz, Römisches Theater station.
Mainz to Forchheim train services, operated by vlexx, arrive at Nürnberg Hbf station.
Book your Mainz to Forchheim train tickets online with vlexx, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Mainz and Forchheim is 201.5 km. The road distance is 300 km.
You can take a train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Forchheim via Frankfurt and Nürnberg Hbf in around 3h 46m.