How to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Forchheim (Oberfr)

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Frankfurt am Main to Forchheim (Oberfr)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Forchheim (Oberfr) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 43m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $38.

Distance: 109 miles (176 km)

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The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Forchheim (Oberfr) is a bus with an average price of $21 (€17).

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Forchheim (Oberfr):

A bus is $39 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Forchheim (Oberfr) costing on average $60 (€48).

A bus is $145 (€117) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Forchheim (Oberfr) costing on average $165 (€134).

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Forchheim (Oberfr) is by flight with an average journey time of 45m.

Other travel options to Forchheim (Oberfr) take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 43m.

Bus takes on average 2h 50m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Forchheim (Oberfr) including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Forchheim (Oberfr) among Omio's users.

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FAQs: Travel from Frankfurt am Main to Forchheim (Oberfr)

Travel to Forchheim (Oberfr) easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Frankfurt am Main to Forchheim (Oberfr).

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There are 3 options to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Forchheim (Oberfr) including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Forchheim (Oberfr) is a bus with an average price of $21 (€17).

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Forchheim (Oberfr):

A bus is $39 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Forchheim (Oberfr) costing on average $60 (€48).

A bus is $145 (€117) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Forchheim (Oberfr) costing on average $165 (€134).

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Forchheim (Oberfr) is by flight with an average journey time of 45m.

Other travel options to Forchheim (Oberfr) take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 43m.

Bus takes on average 2h 50m.

The distance from Frankfurt am Main to Forchheim (Oberfr) is approximately 109 miles (176 km).
The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Forchheim (Oberfr) is:
  • Around 22 trains per day.
  • Around 11 buses per day.
  • Around 4 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Frankfurt am Main and Forchheim (Oberfr) as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Frankfurt am Main to Forchheim (Oberfr):
  • Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and arrive in Forchheim (Oberfr) station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) and arrive in Erlangen, Busbahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Frankfurt am Main to Forchheim (Oberfr), then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Forchheim (Oberfr) by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Forchheim (Oberfr) by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Frankfurt am Main to Forchheim (Oberfr):
  • 11 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Frankfurt am Main to Forchheim (Oberfr) often also extend their vacation to go to Nuremberg, Munich, Die, Bamberg, Erlangen. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Forchheim (Oberfr) and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Forchheim (Oberfr) to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Forchheim (Oberfr) can be enjoyed in 1-2 days, allowing time to explore its historical old town, visit the Franconian Switzerland region, and enjoy local culinary delights.

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