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How to get fromPforzheim to Forchheimby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Pforzheim to Forchheim by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Pforzheim Hauptbahnhof to Nürnberg Hbftrain train 61
    3h 30m
    €50–95

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Pforzheim central bus station to Würzburg Main Stationbus bus N215
    2. Take the bus from Würzburg Main Station to Erlangen train stationbus bus N161 / ...
    6h 11m
    €24–38

  3. Drive  246.4 km

    1. Drive from Pforzheim to Forchheimcar car 246.4 km
    2h 32m
    €37–53

  4. Train via Backnang

    1. Take the train from Pforzheim Hauptbahnhof to Ludwigsburgtrain train Mex17
    2. Take the train from Backnang to Nuernberg Hbftrain train Re
    4h 33m
    €31–71

Pforzheim to Forchheim by train

Calendar64Weekly Trains
Duration3h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket€50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 289.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 30m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Pforzheim Hauptbahnhof to Nürnberg Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €45–90 and the journey takes 2h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pforzheim central bus station to Forchheim via Würzburg Main Station, Erlangen train station, and Erlangen in around 6h 11m.

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