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 €35 - €70 and takes 6h 50m.

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 39m 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 Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.

How far is it from Dortmund to Forchheim?

The distance between Dortmund and Forchheim is 556 km. The road distance is 423.8 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 which takes 5h 23m and costs €55 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 23m 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 Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.

Train or bus from Dortmund to Forchheim?

The best way to get from Dortmund to Forchheim is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs €55 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 6h 50m.

Where does the Dortmund to Forchheim train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dortmund to Forchheim?

Yes, the driving distance between Dortmund to Forchheim is 424 km. It takes approximately 3h 39m 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 733+ 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
best
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain 41 / ...
5h 23m
€59–151
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Erlangen train stationbus 037
6h 50m
€36–69
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Dortmund Hbf to Wuerzburg Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Forchheim (Oberfr)train Re20
6h 50m
€62–289
Drive 423.8 km
1. Drive from Dortmund to Forchheimcar 423.8 km
3h 39m
€61–87
Train via Kassel
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain Re
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Nürnberg Hbftrain 25
5h 52m
€74–245
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Nuremberg Airport
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane DUS - NUE
5h 49m
€137–334
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
5h 5m
€125–298
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
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
6h 6m
€125–350

Dortmund to Forchheim by train

57Weekly Trains

5h 23mAverage Duration

€59Cheapest Price

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Distance: 556.1 km
Duration: 5h 23m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Dortmund Hbf to Nürnberg Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €45–140 and the journey takes 4h 35m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dortmund central bus station to Erlangen train station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €29–60 and the journey takes 6h 30m.

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