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

The cheapest way to get from Forchheim to Heidelberg is to bus via Nuremberg which costs €22 - €40 and takes 4h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forchheim to Heidelberg is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs €30 - €45.

Is there a direct train between Forchheim and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct train from Forchheim to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Forchheim (Oberfr) and arriving at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Nürnberg Hbf and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.

How far is it from Forchheim to Heidelberg?

The distance between Forchheim and Heidelberg is 349 km. The road distance is 214.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Forchheim to Heidelberg without a car is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs €45 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Forchheim to Heidelberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forchheim to Heidelberg train from?

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

Train or bus from Forchheim to Heidelberg?

The best way to get from Forchheim to Heidelberg is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs €45 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus via Nuremberg, which costs €22 - €40 and takes 4h 49m.

Where does the Forchheim to Heidelberg train arrive?

Forchheim to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Forchheim to Heidelberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Forchheim to Heidelberg is 214 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Forchheim to Heidelberg.

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

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Forchheim to Heidelberg - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Forchheim to Heidelberg by train, bus, 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 Nürnberg Hbf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain 62 / ...
4h 14m
€45–109
Bus via Nuremberg
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nuremberg - Bus Station to Heidelbergbus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 49m
€22–39
Drive 214.1 km
1. Drive from Forchheim to Heidelbergcar 214.1 km
2h 28m
€31–44
Fly, train
1. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane NUE - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
3h 45m
€108–260
Train via Würzburg
1. Take the train from Forchheim to Würzburg Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Wuerzburg Hbf to Osterburkentrain Re
3. Take the train from Osterburken, Bahnhof to Heidelberg, Weststadt/Südstadttrain S1 / ...
4h 36m
€49–75
Bus
1. Take the bus from Erlangen train station to Heidelberg Pre Waypointbus 1326
4h 51m
€37–55

Forchheim to Heidelberg by train

187Weekly Trains

4h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 348.9 km
Duration: 4h 14m

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

You can take a train from Forchheim (Oberfr) to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Nürnberg Hbf and Frankfurt in around 4h 14m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Nuremberg - Bus Station to Heidelberg twice a week. Tickets cost €12–25 and the journey takes 3h.

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