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

The cheapest way to get from Bretten to Forchheim is to bus which costs €35 - €55 and takes 6h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bretten to Forchheim is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Bretten and Forchheim?

No, there is no direct bus from Bretten to Forchheim station. However, there are services departing from Bretten and arriving at Bamberg train station via Karlsruhe central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Bretten and Forchheim?

No, there is no direct train from Bretten to Forchheim. However, there are services departing from Bretten Rechberg and arriving at Forchheim via Mühlacker Bahnhof and Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.

How far is it from Bretten to Forchheim?

The distance between Bretten and Forchheim is 293 km. The road distance is 238.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Bretten to Forchheim without a car is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs €45 - €100.

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

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Bretten to Forchheim, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bretten to Forchheim bus from?

Bretten to Forchheim bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Karlsruhe central train station.

Where do I catch the Bretten to Forchheim train from?

Bretten to Forchheim train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Mühlacker Bahnhof station.

Train or bus from Bretten to Forchheim?

The best way to get from Bretten to Forchheim is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs €45 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 6h 50m.

Where does the Bretten to Forchheim bus arrive?

Bretten to Forchheim bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bamberg train station.

Where does the Bretten to Forchheim train arrive?

Bretten to Forchheim train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Nürnberg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Bretten to Forchheim?

Yes, the driving distance between Bretten to Forchheim is 238 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Bretten to Forchheim.

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Bretten to Forchheim by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Mühlacker Bahnhof to Nürnberg Hbftrain 61
4h 36m
€47–97
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Bamberg train stationbus N1326
6h 50m
€35–52
Drive 238.2 km
1. Drive from Bretten to Forchheimcar 238.2 km
2h 20m
€35–50
Train via Würzburg
1. Take the train from Bretten Stadtmitte to Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof/Willy-Brandt-Pl.train
2. Take the train from Heilbronn Hbf to Wuerzburg Hbftrain Re
3. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Forchheim (Oberfr)train
5h 3m
€38–59
Train via Bretten Sporgasse
1. Take the train from Mühlacker Bahnhof to Nürnberg Hbftrain 61
5h 19m
€50–91

Bretten to Forchheim by train

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Distance: 292.8 km
Duration: 4h 36m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Mühlacker Bahnhof to Nürnberg Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €40–90 and the journey takes 2h 39m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Bamberg train station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €25–40 and the journey takes 4h 20m.

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