There are 5 ways to get from Kassel to Forchheim by train, bus, night train, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Bambergtrain 25
3h 32m€52–210Night train
cheapest- Take the nighttrain from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Nuernberg Hbfnighttrain Nj
5h 37m€34–109Bus
- Take the bus from Kassel to Nuremberg central bus stationbus N73
4h 53m€35–58Drive 271.9 km
- Drive from Kassel to Forchheimcar 271.9 km
2h 20m€39–56Train via Nuremberg
- Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Nürnberg Hbftrain 25
- Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Forchheimtrain S1 / ...
3h 35m€40–253
Kassel to Forchheim by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kassel to Forchheim is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 4h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Kassel to Forchheim is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Kassel to Forchheim station. However, there are services departing from Kassel and arriving at Nuremberg central bus station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Kassel to Forchheim. However, there are services departing from Kassel Am Stern and arriving at Forchheim (Oberfr) via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and Bamberg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
The distance between Kassel and Forchheim is 285 km. The road distance is 271.9 km.
The best way to get from Kassel to Forchheim without a car is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs €50 - €210.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Kassel to Forchheim, including transfers.
Kassel to Forchheim bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kassel station.
Kassel to Forchheim train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.
The best way to get from Kassel to Forchheim is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs €50 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 4h 53m.
What companies run services between Kassel, Germany and Forchheim, Bavaria, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Bamberg 3 times a week. Tickets cost €45–200 and the journey takes 1h 49m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Kassel to Nuremberg central bus station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €25–45 and the journey takes 4h.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Bamberg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €45–200
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Nürnberg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–230
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +43 (0) 51717
- Website
- Nightjet
Night train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Nuernberg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–93
- Website
- Nightjet
- Sleeper Carriage
- €89–93
- Couchette Carriage
- €55–65
- Seating Carriage
- €24–29
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- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Night train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Nuernberg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Nürnberg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Nürnberg Hbf to Forchheim
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Kassel to Nuremberg central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Kassel to Forchheim bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nuremberg central bus station.
Kassel to Forchheim train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bamberg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kassel to Forchheim is 272 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Kassel to Forchheim.
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