There are 4 ways to get from Cheb to Forchheim by train, bus, or car
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- Take the train from Cheb to Nuernberg Hbftrain 5282 / ...
2h 25m€18–29Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cheb to Bamberg train stationbus 068
3h 50m€14–22Drive 126.8 km
- Drive from Cheb to Forchheimcar 126.8 km
1h 51m€24–34Train via Hersbruck
- Take the train from Cheb to Hersbruck(R Pegnitz)train 5282 / ...
- Take the train from Hersbruck (links der Pegnitz) to Forchheimtrain S1
3h 53m€22–32
Cheb to Forchheim by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cheb to Forchheim is to bus which costs €14 - €23 and takes 3h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Cheb to Forchheim is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs €23 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Cheb to Forchheim station. However, there are services departing from Cheb and arriving at Bamberg train station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Cheb to Forchheim. However, there are services departing from Cheb and arriving at Forchheim via Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
The distance between Cheb and Forchheim is 189 km. The road distance is 126.8 km.
The best way to get from Cheb to Forchheim without a car is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs €18 - €30.
It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Cheb to Forchheim, including transfers.
Cheb to Forchheim bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cheb station.
Cheb to Forchheim train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), depart from Cheb station.
The best way to get from Cheb to Forchheim is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs €18 - €30. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €14 - €23 and takes 3h 50m.
What companies run services between Cheb, Czechia and Forchheim, Bavaria, Germany?
České dráhy (ČD) operates a train from Cheb to Nuernberg Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €14–20 and the journey takes 1h 44m. Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cheb to Bamberg train station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €12–19 and the journey takes 3h 20m.
- Phone
- +420 221 111 122
- info@cd.cz
- Website
- Czech Railways (ČD)
Train from Cheb to Nuernberg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Czech Railways (ČD)
Train from Cheb to Hersbruck(R Pegnitz)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Czech Railways (ČD)
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Cheb to Nuernberg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Hersbruck (links der Pegnitz) to Forchheim
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Cheb to Bamberg train station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Cheb to Forchheim bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bamberg train station.
Cheb to Forchheim train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), arrive at Nuernberg Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cheb to Forchheim is 127 km. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Cheb to Forchheim.
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