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

The cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Forchheim is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 8h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hamburg to Forchheim is to car train and drive which takes 3h 58m and costs €110 - €150.

Is there a direct train between Hamburg and Forchheim?

No, there is no direct train from Hamburg to Forchheim. However, there are services departing from Hamburg Hbf and arriving at Forchheim via Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.

How far is it from Hamburg to Forchheim?

The distance between Hamburg and Forchheim is 566 km. The road distance is 518.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Hamburg to Forchheim without a car is to bus which takes 8h 10m and costs €30 - €60.

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

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Hamburg to Forchheim, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Forchheim train from?

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

Train or bus from Hamburg to Forchheim?

The best way to get from Hamburg to Forchheim is to bus which takes 8h 10m and costs €30 - €60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €55 - €150 and takes 5h 55m.

Where does the Hamburg to Forchheim train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Hamburg to Forchheim?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamburg to Forchheim is 518 km. It takes approximately 5h 36m to drive from Hamburg to Forchheim.

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

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Where can I stay near Forchheim?

There are 742+ hotels available in Forchheim.

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

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

Car train, drive
best
1. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Fuldacartrain 1393
2. Drive from Fulda to Forchheimcar
3h 58m
€119–146
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Erlangen train stationbus N05
8h 10m
€31–56
Night train
1. Take the night train from Hamburg Hbf to Nuernberg Hbfnighttrain Nj
7h 18m
€64–279
Drive 518.4 km
1. Drive from Hamburg to Forchheimcar 518.4 km
5h 36m
€72–105
Train
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bambergtrain 28 / ...
5h 55m
€57–141
Train via Kassel
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Nürnberg Hbftrain 25
6h 37m
€57–174
Fly Hamburg Airport to Nuremberg Airport, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane HAM - NUE
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Forchheimtrain
4h 20m
€110–251
Train to Bremen Airport, fly to Nuremberg Airport
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain
2. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane BRE - NUE
5h 6m
€119–371
Fly Hamburg Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane HAM - MUC
2. Take the train from Flughafen München to Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain
5h 45m
€93–267
Fly Hamburg Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane HAM - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Nürnberg Hbftrain
6h 10m
€93–227

Hamburg to Forchheim by bus and train

7Weekly Services

8h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 565.7 km
Duration: 3h 58m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Erlangen train station once daily. Tickets cost €24–50 and the journey takes 7h 50m. Alternatively, Nightjet operates a vehicle from Hamburg Hbf to Nuernberg Hbf 3 times a day. Tickets cost €50–265 and the journey takes 6h 30m.

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