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

The cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Forchheim is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 7h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dortmund to Forchheim is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs €60 - €90.

Is there a direct train between Dortmund and Forchheim?

No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Forchheim. However, there are services departing from Dortmund Hbf and arriving at Forchheim via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.

How far is it from Dortmund to Forchheim?

The distance between Dortmund and Forchheim is 535 km. The road distance is 415.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Dortmund to Forchheim without a car is to train via Kassel which takes 5h 35m and costs €80 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Dortmund to Forchheim, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dortmund to Forchheim train from?

Dortmund to Forchheim train services, operated by National Express, depart from Dortmund Hbf station.

Train or bus from Dortmund to Forchheim?

The best way to get from Dortmund to Forchheim is to train via Kassel which takes 5h 35m and costs €80 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 7h 32m.

Where does the Dortmund to Forchheim train arrive?

Dortmund to Forchheim train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe station.

Can I drive from Dortmund to Forchheim?

Yes, the driving distance between Dortmund to Forchheim is 415 km. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Dortmund to Forchheim.

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

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Where can I stay near Forchheim?

There are 830+ hotels available in Forchheim.

Dortmund to Forchheim - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Dortmund 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 via Kassel
best
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain Re
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Nürnberg Hbftrain 25
5h 35m
€81–285
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Frankfurt central train stationbus FlixBus N07 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Erlangen train stationbus N84 / ...
7h 32m
€33–56
Night train
1. Take the night train from Dortmund Hbf to Nuernberg Hbfnighttrain Nj
6h 25m
€40–129
Drive 415.3 km
1. Drive from Dortmund to Forchheimcar 415.3 km
3h 40m
€60–87
Train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Würzburg Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Forchheim (Oberfr)train Re20
6h 2m
€72–262
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Nuremberg Airport
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane DUS - NUE
5h 17m
€144–425
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Nuremberg Airport
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane FRA - NUE
4h 56m
€148–336
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dortmund 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 54m
€145–384

Dortmund to Forchheim by train

133Weekly Trains

5h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 535.2 km
Duration: 5h 35m

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

You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Forchheim via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and Nürnberg Hbf in around 5h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dortmund central bus station to Forchheim via Frankfurt central train station, Erlangen train station, and Erlangen in around 7h 32m.

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