There are 4 ways to get from Linz to Forchheim by train, bus, 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- Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Nuernberg Hbftrain Ice
3h 36m€62–155Bus via Passau
cheapest- Take the bus from Linz/Donau Obere Donaulände to Passau Hbf Haltestelle 13/Reisebüro Niedermayerbus 670
- Take the bus from Passau central train station to Erlangen train stationbus N161 / ...
6h 57m€48–84Drive 327.8 km
- Drive from Linz to Forchheimcar 327.8 km
3h 12m€56–80Bus
- Take the bus from Linz Industriezeile Bus Stop to Nuremberg Central Bus Stationbus Arda-Tur
7h 12m€67–99
Linz to Forchheim by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Linz to Forchheim is to bus via Passau which costs €45 - €85 and takes 6h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Linz to Forchheim is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs €55 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Linz to Forchheim station. However, there are services departing from Linz/Donau Obere Donaulände and arriving at Erlangen train station via Passau central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Linz to Forchheim. However, there are services departing from Linz/Donau Hbf and arriving at Forchheim via Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
The distance between Linz and Forchheim is 360 km. The road distance is 327.8 km.
The best way to get from Linz to Forchheim without a car is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs €60 - €160.
It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Linz to Forchheim, including transfers.
Linz to Forchheim bus services, operated by Arda Tur, depart from Linz Industriezeile Bus Stop station.
Linz to Forchheim train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Linz/Donau Hbf station.
The best way to get from Linz to Forchheim is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs €60 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus via Passau, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 6h 57m.
What companies run services between Linz, Austria and Forchheim, Bavaria, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Nuernberg Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €50–120 and the journey takes 2h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Linz/Donau Obere Donaulände to Forchheim via Passau central train station, Erlangen train station, and Erlangen in around 6h 57m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Nuernberg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–120
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +43 (0) 5 17 17
- service@postbus.at
- Website
- ÖBB-Postbus
Bus from Linz/Donau Obere Donaulände to Passau Hbf Haltestelle 13/Reisebüro Niedermayer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- ÖBB-Postbus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Passau central train station to Erlangen train station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +359 700 20 544
- Website
- Arda Tur
Bus from Linz Industriezeile Bus Stop to Nuremberg Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €59
- Website
- Arda Tur
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Booking & Getting There
Linz to Forchheim bus services, operated by Arda Tur, arrive at Nuremberg Central Bus Station.
Linz to Forchheim train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Nuernberg Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Linz to Forchheim is 328 km. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Linz to Forchheim.
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