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

The cheapest way to get from Karlsruhe to Forchheim is to bus which costs €25 - €40 and takes 4h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Karlsruhe to Forchheim is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs €35 - €60.

Is there a direct train between Karlsruhe and Forchheim?

No, there is no direct train from Karlsruhe to Forchheim. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Forchheim via Erlangen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.

How far is it from Karlsruhe to Forchheim?

The distance between Karlsruhe and Forchheim is 319 km. The road distance is 273.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Forchheim without a car is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs €40 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Karlsruhe to Forchheim, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Karlsruhe to Forchheim train from?

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

Train or bus from Karlsruhe to Forchheim?

The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Forchheim is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs €40 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €40 and takes 4h 50m.

Where does the Karlsruhe to Forchheim train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Karlsruhe to Forchheim?

Yes, the driving distance between Karlsruhe to Forchheim is 273 km. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Karlsruhe to Forchheim.

Where can I stay near Forchheim?

There are 730+ hotels available in Forchheim.

Karlsruhe to Forchheim - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Karlsruhe to Forchheim 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 Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Erlangen61
3h 52m
€43–112
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Bamberg train stationN1326
4h 50m
€25–36
Drive 273.2 km
1. Drive from Karlsruhe to Forchheim273.2 km
2h 25m
€39–57
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)FRA - NUE
4h 9m
€109–235

Karlsruhe to Forchheim by train

34Weekly Trains

3h 52mAverage Duration

€43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 319.4 km
Duration: 3h 52m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Erlangen 5 times a day. Tickets cost €35–110 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Bamberg train station 6 times a week. Tickets cost €17–24 and the journey takes 4h 20m.

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