Salzburg to Forchheim trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Salzburg and Forchheim takes 5h 1m and the fastest train takes 3h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Salzburg 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.

5h 1m
Duration: 355 km
Distance: €78
Average price: Hourly
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Train

Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain 90 / ...
Take the train from München Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain 29 / ...

Salzburg to Forchheim train times

Trains run hourly between Salzburg and Forchheim. The earliest departure is at 3:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Salzburg is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Forchheim at 6:36 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 5h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

9:00 PM → 6:08 AM
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9h 8m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:05 AM → 10:04 AM
4h 59m • 2 changes
6:05 AM → 11:04 AM
4h 59m • 2 changes
6:31 AM → 11:36 AM
5h 5m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 12:36 PM
4h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

5:05 AM → 10:04 AM
4h 59m • 2 changes
6:05 AM → 11:04 AM
4h 59m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 12:36 PM
4h 36m • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 1:04 PM
4h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

3:47 AM → 8:36 AM
4h 49m • 2 changes
5:39 AM → 10:04 AM
4h 25m • 2 changes
6:05 AM → 11:04 AM
4h 59m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 11:36 AM
4h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

3:47 AM → 8:36 AM
4h 49m • 2 changes
5:39 AM → 10:04 AM
4h 25m • 2 changes
6:05 AM → 11:04 AM
4h 59m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 11:36 AM
4h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

3:47 AM → 8:36 AM
4h 49m • 2 changes
5:39 AM → 10:04 AM
4h 25m • 2 changes
6:05 AM → 11:04 AM
4h 59m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 11:36 AM
4h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

3:47 AM → 8:36 AM
4h 49m • 2 changes
5:39 AM → 10:04 AM
4h 25m • 2 changes
6:05 AM → 11:04 AM
4h 59m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 11:36 AM
4h 50m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Salzburg 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.

Map of how to get from Salzburg to Forchheim.

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Distance: 355.5 km
Duration: 5h 1m

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

You can take a train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Forchheim via München Hbf and Nürnberg Hbf in around 3h 45m.

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