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Trip Summary
16 trains operate daily from Matrei am Brenner to Forchheim. The train trip from Matrei am Brenner to Forchheim is usually about 6 hours long. However, traveling on the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can get you there in as little as 4 hours and 42 minutes.
| Distance | 180 mi (290 km) |
| Fastest train | 5h 0m |
| Lowest price | €52.48 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Matrei am Brenner to Forchheim?
2 train services operate from Matrei am Brenner to Forchheim. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 12 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 12 | 4h 55m | €104.27 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 4 | 7h 35m | €73.52 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Matrei am Brenner to Forchheim start from €52, and on average cost . Daily there are 4 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Forchheim. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Matrei am Brenner leaves from Train Station . And in Forchheim trains arrive at Kersbach and one other train station.
From Matrei am Brenner to Forchheim train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 7 hours and 35 minutes. If you are looking to get to Forchheim faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 5 hours and 0 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Matrei am Brenner and Forchheim is approximately 180 miles, or 290 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 6 hours, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 4 hours and 42 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Trains departing from Matrei am Brenner to Forchheim tend to have the most passengers on Saturday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Saturday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Saturday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Matrei am Brenner at 11:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 8:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 16 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Forchheim to Matrei am Brenner.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Matrei am Brenner?
Main departure station: Train Station
There is one train station in Matrei am Brenner.
All train stations in Matrei am Brenner:
Train Station
Where is the train station in Forchheim?
Main arrival station: Bahnhofsplatz 7
Forchheim receives travelers from Matrei am Brenner at its two active train stations.
Train stations in Forchheim:
Bahnhofsplatz 7
Kersbach
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