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

The cheapest way to get from Forchheim to Cologne is to bus which costs €35 - €75 and takes 7h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forchheim to Cologne is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs €50 - €80.

Is there a direct train between Forchheim and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Forchheim to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Forchheim and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Würzburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.

How far is it from Forchheim to Cologne?

The distance between Forchheim and Cologne is 424 km. The road distance is 386 km.

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

The best way to get from Forchheim to Cologne without a car is to train via Würzburg which takes 4h 10m and costs €60 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Forchheim to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forchheim to Cologne train from?

Forchheim to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Forchheim station.

Train or bus from Forchheim to Cologne?

The best way to get from Forchheim to Cologne is to train via Würzburg which takes 4h 10m and costs €60 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €75 and takes 7h 35m.

Where does the Forchheim to Cologne train arrive?

Forchheim to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Würzburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Forchheim to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Forchheim to Cologne is 386 km. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Forchheim to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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

There are 9 ways to get from Forchheim to Cologne 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 Würzburg
best
1. Take the train from Forchheim to Würzburg HbfRe20 / ...
2. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf41 / ...
4h 10m
€60–148
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Erlangen train station to Frankfurt central train stationN84 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Cologne Airport CGNN280 / ...
7h 35m
€39–74
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Forchheim to Würzburg HbfRe20 / ...
2. Take the night train from Wuerzburg Hbf to Koeln HbfNj
6h 24m
€55–288
Drive 386 km
1. Drive from Forchheim to Cologne386 km
3h 27m
€55–79
Train
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf41 / ...
4h 16m
€55–134
Fly Nuremberg Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)NUE - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
5h 44m
€124–361
Fly Nuremberg Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Frankfurt (FRA)NUE - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
3h 51m
€112–278
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to München Hbf
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)MUC - CGN
5h 9m
€118–347
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to München Hbf
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)MUC - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
5h 50m
€131–371

Forchheim to Cologne by train

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4h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 424.4 km
Duration: 4h 10m

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

You can take a train from Forchheim to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Würzburg Hbf in around 4h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Forchheim (Oberfr) to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Erlangen, Erlangen train station, Frankfurt central train station, Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 7h 35m.

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