There are 4 ways to get from Linz to Forchheim by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Linz Hbf to Nuernberg Hbftrain Ice
3h 39m€45–124Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Linz Wissensturm to Nuremberg Central Bus Stationbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3643 / ...
5h 38m€23–32Drive 327.7 km
- Drive from Linz to Forchheimcar 327.7 km
3h 12m€54–77Bus via Linz Industriezeile Bus Stop
- Take the bus from Linz Industriezeile Bus Stop to Nuremberg Central Bus Stationbus Arda-Tur
7h 3m€23–106
Linz to Forchheim by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Linz to Forchheim is to bus which costs €22 - €35 and takes 5h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Linz to Forchheim is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct train from Linz to Forchheim. However, there are services departing from Linz Hbf and arriving at Forchheim via Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
The distance between Linz and Forchheim is 361 km. The road distance is 327.7 km.
The best way to get from Linz to Forchheim without a car is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs €45 - €130.
It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Linz to Forchheim, including transfers.
Linz to Forchheim train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Linz Hbf station.
The best way to get from Linz to Forchheim is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs €45 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €35 and takes 5h 38m.
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.
What companies run services between Linz, Austria and Forchheim, Bavaria, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Linz Hbf to Nuernberg Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €35–110 and the journey takes 2h 51m. Alternatively, Union Ivkoni operates a bus from Linz Wissensturm to Nuremberg Central Bus Station twice a week. Tickets cost €12–18 and the journey takes 4h 45m.
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Linz Hbf to Nuernberg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–110
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- 07001 8282
- booking@union-ivkoni.com
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Linz Wissensturm to Nuremberg Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://union-ivkoni.com/en
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