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

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Forchheim is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 8h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vienna to Forchheim is to train which takes 5h and costs €45 - €150.

Is there a direct train between Vienna and Forchheim?

No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Forchheim. However, there are services departing from Wien Hbf and arriving at Forchheim via Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.

How far is it from Vienna to Forchheim?

The distance between Vienna and Forchheim is 545 km. The road distance is 508.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Vienna to Forchheim without a car is to train which takes 5h and costs €45 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 5h to get from Vienna to Forchheim, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Forchheim train from?

Vienna to Forchheim train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Wien Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Vienna to Forchheim?

The best way to get from Vienna to Forchheim is to train which takes 5h and costs €45 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 8h 16m, you could also fly, which costs €85 - €280 and takes 6h 31m.

Where does the Vienna to Forchheim train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Vienna to Forchheim?

Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Forchheim is 509 km. It takes approximately 5h 3m to drive from Vienna to Forchheim.

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

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Where can I stay near Forchheim?

There are 734+ hotels available in Forchheim.

Vienna to Forchheim - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Vienna to Forchheim by train, bus, car, or plane

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
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Nuernberg HbfIce
5h
€46–141
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz to Erlangen train stationN161
8h 16m
€36–64
Drive 508.7 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Forchheim508.7 km
5h 3m
€83–120
Fly to Nuremberg Airport
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)VIE - NUE
6h 31m
€86–273
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Regensburg Bahnhofstrasse
2. Take the train from Regensburg Hbf to Neumarkt(Oberpf)Re
3. Take the train from Neumarkt to ForchheimS1
9h 23m
€44–66
Fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Munich International Airport (MUC)VIE - MUC
2. Take the train from Flughafen München to Karlsplatz
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Nürnberg Hbf
6h 30m
€124–364
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Frankfurt (FRA)VIE - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Nürnberg Hbf
7h 9m
€104–289
Fly to Václav Havel Airport Prague, bus
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)VIE - PRG
2. Take the bus from Prague to Nuremberg central bus station
7h 37m
€100–299
Fly to Innsbruck Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Innsbruck Airport (INN)VIE - INN
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Kufstein
3. Take the train from Kufstein to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10
4. Take the train from München Hbf to Nürnberg Hbf
7h 17m
€136–454
Fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)VIE - STR
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Nürnberg Hbf
8h 9m
€109–295

Vienna to Forchheim by train

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Distance: 545.4 km
Duration: 5h

What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Forchheim, Bavaria, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Wien Hbf to Nuernberg Hbf every 2 hours. Tickets cost €40–120 and the journey takes 4h 12m. ÖBB Intercity also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz to Erlangen train station once daily. Tickets cost €29–55 and the journey takes 7h 55m.

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