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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Forchheim is to drive which costs €55 - €80 and takes 3h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Forchheim is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs €55 - €80.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Forchheim?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Forchheim. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Forchheim via Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.

How far is it from Cologne to Forchheim?

The distance between Cologne and Forchheim is 441 km. The road distance is 386.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Forchheim without a car is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs €80 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Cologne to Forchheim, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Forchheim train from?

Cologne to Forchheim train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Forchheim?

The best way to get from Cologne to Forchheim is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs €80 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 13m.

Where does the Cologne to Forchheim train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Forchheim?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Forchheim is 386 km. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Cologne to Forchheim.

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

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Cologne to Forchheim - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Cologne to Forchheim by train, bus, night train, 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 Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Nürnberg Hbftrain 41 / ...
4h 1m
€82–187
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Nuernberg Hbfnighttrain Nj
5h 54m
€37–110
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln to Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOBbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Erlangen train stationbus N84 / ...
6h 13m
Drive 386.1 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Forchheimcar 386.1 km
3h 20m
€55–80
Train via Würzburg
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Würzburg Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Forchheim (Oberfr)train Re20
4h 36m
€81–170
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Nuremberg Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane DUS - NUE
5h 10m
€141–386
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Nuremberg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane FRA - NUE
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Forchheimtrain
3h 46m
€108–259
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane CGN - MUC
2. Take the train from Flughafen München to Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain
5h 14m
€129–327
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane DUS - MUC
3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Hauptbahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from München Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain
5h 45m
€142–360

Cologne to Forchheim by train

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Distance: 440.9 km
Duration: 4h 1m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Nürnberg Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €70–180 and the journey takes 3h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln to Forchheim via Frankfurt central train station, Erlangen train station, and Erlangen in around 6h 13m.

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