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

The cheapest way to get from Forchheim to Hamburg is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 8h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forchheim to Hamburg is to drive and car train which takes 3h 54m and costs €100 - €140.

Is there a direct train between Forchheim and Hamburg?

No, there is no direct train from Forchheim to Hamburg. However, there are services departing from Forchheim and arriving at Hamburg Hbf via Nuernberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.

How far is it from Forchheim to Hamburg?

The distance between Forchheim and Hamburg is 578 km. The road distance is 519.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Forchheim to Hamburg without a car is to bus which takes 8h 57m and costs €30 - €60.

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

It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Forchheim to Hamburg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forchheim to Hamburg train from?

Forchheim to Hamburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Nürnberg Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Forchheim to Hamburg?

The best way to get from Forchheim to Hamburg is to bus which takes 8h 57m and costs €30 - €60. Alternatively, you can train via Kassel, which costs €55 - €180 and takes 6h 39m, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €260 and takes 4h 3m.

Where does the Forchheim to Hamburg train arrive?

Forchheim to Hamburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.

Can I drive from Forchheim to Hamburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Forchheim to Hamburg is 520 km. It takes approximately 5h 35m to drive from Forchheim to Hamburg.

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

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Where can I stay near Hamburg?

There are 1534+ hotels available in Hamburg.

Forchheim to Hamburg - 10 ways to travel via train, car, car train, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Forchheim to Hamburg by car, car train, bus, night train, train, 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.

Drive, car train
best
1. Drive from Forchheim to Würzburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Würzburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbfcartrain 1392
3h 54m
€107–138
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Erlangen train station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N05
8h 57m
€33–60
Night train
1. Take the night train from Nuernberg Hbf to Hamburg Hbfnighttrain Nj
8h 2m
€60–284
Drive 519.9 km
1. Drive from Forchheim to Hamburgcar 519.9 km
5h 35m
€73–105
Train via Kassel
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 25 / ...
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Hamburg Hbftrain 25 / ...
6h 39m
€56–179
Train
1. Take the train from Bamberg to Hamburg Hbftrain 28 / ...
6h 53m
€53–131
Fly Nuremberg Airport to Hamburg Airport
1. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane NUE - HAM
4h 3m
€110–252
Fly Nuremberg Airport to Bremen Airport, train
1. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane NUE - BRE
2. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
4h 57m
€114–373
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to München Hbftrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane MUC - HAM
5h 28m
€92–282
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Hamburg Airport
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane FRA - HAM
5h 51m
€98–223

Forchheim to Hamburg by train and bus

7Weekly Services

8h 57mAverage Duration

€33Cheapest Price

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Distance: 578.2 km
Duration: 3h 54m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Erlangen train station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof once daily. Tickets cost €26–50 and the journey takes 7h 50m. Alternatively, Nightjet operates a vehicle from Nuernberg Hbf to Hamburg Hbf 3 times a day. Tickets cost €50–265 and the journey takes 6h 19m.

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