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

The cheapest way to get from Bern to Forchheim is to bus which costs €45 - €80 and takes 9h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bern to Forchheim is to drive which takes 5h 9m and costs €90 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Bern and Forchheim?

No, there is no direct bus from Bern to Forchheim station. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Nuremberg central bus station via Freiburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Bern and Forchheim?

No, there is no direct train from Bern to Forchheim. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Forchheim via Basel SBB, Frankfurt and Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.

How far is it from Bern to Forchheim?

The distance between Bern and Forchheim is 693 km. The road distance is 513.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Bern to Forchheim without a car is to train which takes 7h 44m and costs €130 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 7h 44m to get from Bern to Forchheim, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bern to Forchheim bus from?

Bern to Forchheim bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bern station.

Where do I catch the Bern to Forchheim train from?

Bern to Forchheim train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.

Train or bus from Bern to Forchheim?

The best way to get from Bern to Forchheim is to train which takes 7h 44m and costs €130 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 9h 6m.

Where does the Bern to Forchheim bus arrive?

Bern to Forchheim bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Freiburg station.

Where does the Bern to Forchheim train arrive?

Bern to Forchheim train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Bern to Forchheim?

Yes, the driving distance between Bern to Forchheim is 513 km. It takes approximately 5h 9m to drive from Bern to Forchheim.

How do I get a train ticket from Bern to Forchheim?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Bern to Forchheim?

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Where can I stay near Forchheim?

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Bern to Forchheim - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Bern to Forchheim by train, bus, car, or plane

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Nürnberg Hbftrain 41 / ...
7h 44m
€139–516
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to Freiburgbus FlixBus 122 / ...
2. Take the bus from Freiburg to Nuremberg central bus stationbus FlixBus N872 / ...
9h 6m
€47–79
Drive 513.1 km
1. Drive from Bern to Forchheimcar 513.1 km
5h 9m
€91–131
Train to Basel, fly to Nuremberg Airport
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane BSL - NUE
7h 23m
€142–411
Train via Stuttgart
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich HBtrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Schaffhausentrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Hauptbahnhoftrain 87
4. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Nuernberg Hbftrain Re
8h 28m
€118–389
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic61 / ...
2. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Nürnbergbus Ivano-Frankivsk
10h 26m
€103–180
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane ZRH - MUC
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain
5h 53m
€186–526
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane ZRH - STR
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Nürnberg Hbftrain
7h 23m
€192–570
Train to Basel, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane BSL - MUC
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain
7h 5m
€193–570
Train to Basel, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Nürnberg Hbftrain
7h 42m
€195–597
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Nürnberg Hbftrain
7h 35m
€178–503

Bern to Forchheim by train

104Weekly Trains

7h 44mAverage Duration

€139Cheapest Price

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Distance: 693.3 km
Duration: 7h 44m

What companies run services between Bern, Switzerland and Forchheim, Bavaria, Germany?

You can take a train from Bern to Forchheim via Basel SBB, Frankfurt, and Nürnberg Hbf in around 7h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bern to Forchheim via Freiburg, Nuremberg central bus station, and Nürnberg Hbf in around 9h 6m.

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