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

The cheapest way to get from Bretten to Forchheim is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 24m.

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 24m and costs €30 - €50.

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 35m.

How far is it from Bretten to Forchheim?

The distance between Bretten and Forchheim is 293 km. The road distance is 240.1 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 via Nuremberg which takes 4h 35m and costs €55 - €85.

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

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Bretten to Forchheim, including transfers.

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 via Nuremberg which takes 4h 35m and costs €55 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €60 and takes 6h 18m.

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 240 km. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Bretten to Forchheim.

Where can I stay near Forchheim?

There are 724+ hotels available in Forchheim.

Bretten to Forchheim - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Bretten 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 via Nuremberg
best
1. Take the train from Mühlacker Bahnhof to Nürnberg Hbf61
4h 35m
€59–84
Drive 240.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Bretten to Forchheim240.1 km
2h 24m
€34–50
Bus
1. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Bamberg train stationN1326
6h 18m
€41–59
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Bretten Rechberg to Hauptbahnhof
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)STR - NUE
6h 18m
Train
1. Take the train from Mühlacker Bahnhof to Erlangen61
5h 3m
€57–65
Train via Würzburg
1. Take the train from Bretten Stadtmitte to Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof/Willy-Brandt-Pl.
2. Take the train from Heilbronn Hbf to Wuerzburg HbfRe
3. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Forchheim (Oberfr)
5h 28m
€51–84

Bretten to Forchheim by train

47Weekly Trains

4h 35mAverage Duration

€59Cheapest Price

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Distance: 292.7 km
Duration: 4h 35m

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 4 hours. Tickets cost €45–70 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Bamberg train station once daily. Tickets cost €25–35 and the journey takes 4h 20m.

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