Cologne to Forchheim Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Forchheim takes 3h 58m and the fastest train takes 3h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne to Forchheim. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 58m
Duration: 440 km
Distance: €90
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Nürnberg Hbftrain 41

3h 54m

€76–184

Cologne to Forchheim train times

Trains run hourly between Cologne and Forchheim. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 6:45 PM which arrives into Forchheim at 10:36 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

11:45 AM → 3:37 PM
3h 52m • 1 change
12:45 PM → 4:36 PM
3h 51m • 1 change
1:45 PM → 5:36 PM
3h 51m • 1 change
2:45 PM → 7:04 PM
4h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:20 AM → 9:37 AM
4h 17m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 10:36 AM
3h 51m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 11:36 AM
3h 51m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 12:36 PM
3h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:20 AM → 9:37 AM
4h 17m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 10:36 AM
3h 51m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 11:36 AM
3h 51m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 12:36 PM
3h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:20 AM → 9:37 AM
4h 17m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 10:36 AM
3h 51m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 11:36 AM
3h 51m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 12:36 PM
3h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:20 AM → 9:37 AM
4h 17m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 10:36 AM
3h 51m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 11:36 AM
3h 51m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 12:36 PM
3h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:20 AM → 9:37 AM
4h 17m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 10:36 AM
3h 51m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 11:36 AM
3h 51m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 12:36 PM
3h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:45 AM → 10:36 AM
3h 51m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 11:36 AM
3h 51m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 12:36 PM
3h 51m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 1:36 PM
3h 51m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Forchheim? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.