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

The cheapest way to get from Forchheim to Kassel is to bus which costs €28 - €55 and takes 5h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forchheim to Kassel is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs €35 - €60.

Is there a direct train between Forchheim and Kassel?

No, there is no direct train from Forchheim to Kassel. However, there are services departing from Forchheim (Oberfr) and arriving at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe via Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.

How far is it from Forchheim to Kassel?

The distance between Forchheim and Kassel is 322 km. The road distance is 269.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Forchheim to Kassel without a car is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs €40 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Forchheim to Kassel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forchheim to Kassel train from?

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

Train or bus from Forchheim to Kassel?

The best way to get from Forchheim to Kassel is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs €40 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €55 and takes 5h 40m.

Where does the Forchheim to Kassel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Forchheim to Kassel?

Yes, the driving distance between Forchheim to Kassel is 270 km. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Forchheim to Kassel.

Where can I stay near Kassel?

There are 932+ hotels available in Kassel.

Forchheim to Kassel - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Forchheim to Kassel by train, bus, night train, or car

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 Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe25 / ...
3h 26m
€40–114
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to KasselN73
5h 40m
€29–54
Night train
1. Take the night train from Nuernberg Hbf to Kassel-WilhelmshoeheNj
4h 53m
€45–274
Drive 269.9 km
1. Drive from Forchheim to Kassel269.9 km
2h 24m
€39–56
Train via Schlüchtern
1. Take the train from Bamberg to Schlüchtern BahnhofRb53
2. Take the train from Fulda Bahnhof to Kassel HauptbahnhofRb5
6h 53m

Forchheim to Kassel by train

38Weekly Trains

3h 26mAverage Duration

€40Cheapest Price

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Distance: 322.5 km
Duration: 3h 26m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Nürnberg Hbf to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe 5 times a day. Tickets cost €30–100 and the journey takes 2h 1m. ÖBB Intercity also services this route once a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Kassel 5 times a week. Tickets cost €19–40 and the journey takes 4h 15m.

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