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 €35 - €75 and takes 8h 2m.

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 15m and costs €85 - €130.

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 40m.

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 40m and costs €95 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 7h 40m to get from Bern to Forchheim, including transfers.

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 40m and costs €95 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €75 and takes 8h 2m.

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 15m to drive from Bern to Forchheim.

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

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Where can I stay near Forchheim?

There are 738+ hotels available in Forchheim.

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 SBBIc6 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurt20 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Nürnberg Hbf41 / ...
7h 40m
€99–207
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to Nuremberg central bus stationFlixBus N872
8h 2m
€39–70
Drive 513.1 km
1. Drive from Bern to Forchheim513.1 km
5h 15m
€90–129
Train to Basel, fly to Nuremberg Airport
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBB
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)BSL - NUE
7h 17m
€111–351
Train via Stuttgart
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich HBIc1 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to SchaffhausenS24 / ...
3. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Hauptbahnhof87
4. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Nuernberg HbfRe
9h 30m
€118–202
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bern to Hohenems
2. Take the train from Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof to Nürnberg HbfRe7
9h 35m
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Munich International Airport (MUC)ZRH - MUC
3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Karlsplatz
4. Take the train from München Hbf to Nürnberg Hbf
6h 25m
€158–386
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)ZRH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Nürnberg Hbf
6h 44m
€153–321
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)ZRH - STR
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Nürnberg Hbf
7h 39m
€178–377
Train to Basel, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBB
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Munich International Airport (MUC)BSL - MUC
3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Karlsplatz
4. Take the train from München Hbf to Nürnberg Hbf
7h 31m
€164–372
Train to Basel, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBB
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)BSL - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Nürnberg Hbf
7h 50m
€184–387

Bern to Forchheim by train

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7h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 693.4 km
Duration: 7h 40m

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 40m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bern to Nuremberg central bus station once daily. Tickets cost €29–60 and the journey takes 7h 10m.

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