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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Forchheim is to bus which costs €27 - €40 and takes 4h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Forchheim is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct train between Mainz and Forchheim?

No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Forchheim. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Römisches Theater and arriving at Forchheim via Frankfurt and Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.

How far is it from Mainz to Forchheim?

The distance between Mainz and Forchheim is 301 km. The road distance is 236.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Mainz to Forchheim without a car is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs €35 - €90.

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

It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Mainz to Forchheim, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Forchheim train from?

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

Train or bus from Mainz to Forchheim?

The best way to get from Mainz to Forchheim is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs €35 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €40 and takes 4h 15m.

Where does the Mainz to Forchheim train arrive?

Mainz to Forchheim train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Nürnberg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Mainz to Forchheim?

Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Forchheim is 236 km. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Mainz to Forchheim.

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

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Where can I stay near Forchheim?

There are 733+ hotels available in Forchheim.

Mainz to Forchheim - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Mainz to Forchheim by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Nürnberg Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Forchheimtrain S1 / ...
3h 55m
€39–88
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mainz central train station to Erlangen train stationbus N1310
4h 15m
€28–38
Drive 236.2 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Forchheimcar 236.2 km
2h 8m
€34–49
Fly, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane FRA - NUE
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Forchheimtrain
3h 16m
€99–210
Train via Würzburg
1. Take the train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Frankfurttrain S8
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Würzburg Hbftrain 41 / ...
3. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Forchheim (Oberfr)train
4h 18m
€47–88
Train #2
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Bambergtrain Re54 / ...
5h 12m
€47–76

Mainz to Forchheim by train

190Weekly Trains

3h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 300.5 km
Duration: 3h 55m

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

You can take a train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Forchheim via Frankfurt and Nürnberg Hbf in around 3h 55m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Mainz central train station to Erlangen train station once daily. Tickets cost €20–29 and the journey takes 3h 55m.

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