What is the cheapest way to get from Bayreuth to Forchheim?

The cheapest way to get from Bayreuth to Forchheim is to drive which costs €7 - €11 and takes 50 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Bayreuth to Forchheim?

The fastest way to get from Bayreuth to Forchheim is to drive which takes 50 min and costs €7 - €11.

Is there a direct bus between Bayreuth and Forchheim?

No, there is no direct bus from Bayreuth to Forchheim. However, there are services departing from Bayreuth Hbf and arriving at Forchheim via Gößweinstein Gasthof Zur Post. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Bayreuth and Forchheim?

No, there is no direct train from Bayreuth to Forchheim. However, there are services departing from Bayreuth Hbf and arriving at Forchheim (Oberfr) via Bamberg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.

How far is it from Bayreuth to Forchheim?

The distance between Bayreuth and Forchheim is 85 km. The road distance is 52.1 km.

How do I travel from Bayreuth to Forchheim without a car?

The best way to get from Bayreuth to Forchheim without a car is to bus and train which takes 1h 24m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Bayreuth to Forchheim?

It takes approximately 1h 24m to get from Bayreuth to Forchheim, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bayreuth to Forchheim bus from?

Bayreuth to Forchheim bus services, operated by Bus6, depart from Bayreuth Hbf station.

Where do I catch the Bayreuth to Forchheim train from?

Bayreuth to Forchheim train services, operated by DB Regio AG Bayern, depart from Bayreuth Hbf station.

Train or bus from Bayreuth to Forchheim?

The best way to get from Bayreuth to Forchheim is to train which takes 1h 38m and costs . Alternatively, you can line 397 bus and bus, which costs and takes 3h 4m.

Where does the Bayreuth to Forchheim bus arrive?

Bayreuth to Forchheim bus services, operated by Bus6, arrive at Gößweinstein Gasthof Zur Post station.

Where does the Bayreuth to Forchheim train arrive?

Bayreuth to Forchheim train services, operated by DB Regio AG Bayern, arrive at Bamberg station.

Can I drive from Bayreuth to Forchheim?

Yes, the driving distance between Bayreuth to Forchheim is 52 km. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Bayreuth to Forchheim.

Where can I stay near Forchheim?

There are 340+ hotels available in Forchheim.

Bayreuth to Forchheim - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Bayreuth to Forchheim by bus, train, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Bayreuth central train station to Bamberg train stationbus 068 / ...
2. Take the train from Bamberg to Forchheim (Oberfr)train Re20 / ...
1h 24m
Drive 52.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Bayreuth to Forchheimcar 52.1 km
50 min
€8–11
Train
1. Take the train from Bayreuth Hbf to Bambergtrain Re38 / ...
1h 38m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Bayreuth to Forchheimtaxi 52.1 km
50 min
€130–160
Train via Lichtenfels
1. Take the train from Bayreuth Hbf to Lichtenfelstrain Re38 / ...
2. Take the train from Lichtenfels to Forchheim (Oberfr)train Re14 / ...
2h 10m
Line 397 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Bayreuth Hbf to Gößweinstein Gasthof Zur Postbus 397 / ...
2. Take the bus from Gößweinstein Gasthof Zur Post to Forchheimbus 222
3h 4m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Bayreuth to Forchheim.

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Distance: 85.2 km
Duration: 1h 24m

What companies run services between Bayreuth, Germany and Forchheim, Bavaria, Germany?

DB Regio AG Bayern operates a train from Bayreuth Hbf to Bamberg every 4 hours, and the journey takes 1h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bayreuth Hbf to Forchheim via Gößweinstein Gasthof Zur Post in around 3h 4m.

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