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

The cheapest way to get from Forchheim to Basel is to bus via Freiburg im Breisgau which costs SFr 35 - SFr 65 and takes 7h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forchheim to Basel is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 110.

Is there a direct bus between Forchheim and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Forchheim station to Basel. However, there are services departing from Nuremberg central bus station and arriving at Basel SBB via Freiburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Forchheim and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Forchheim to Basel. However, there are services departing from Forchheim (Oberfr) and arriving at Basel Bad Bf via Nürnberg Hbf and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.

How far is it from Forchheim to Basel?

The distance between Forchheim and Basel is 589 km. The road distance is 463.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Forchheim to Basel without a car is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 480.

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

It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Forchheim to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forchheim to Basel bus from?

Forchheim to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nuremberg central bus station.

Where do I catch the Forchheim to Basel train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Forchheim to Basel?

The best way to get from Forchheim to Basel is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 480. Alternatively, you can bus via Freiburg im Breisgau, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 65 and takes 7h 55m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 100 - SFr 310 and takes 6h 42m.

Where does the Forchheim to Basel bus arrive?

Forchheim to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Freiburg station.

Where does the Forchheim to Basel train arrive?

Forchheim to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Forchheim to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Forchheim to Basel is 464 km. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Forchheim to Basel.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel Bad Bftrain 12 / ...
6h 20m
CHF 97–480
Bus via Freiburg im Breisgau
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Freiburgbus FlixBus N872 / ...
2. Take the bus from Freiburg to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N401 / ...
7h 55m
CHF 36–63
Drive 463.6 km
1. Drive from Forchheim to Baselcar 463.6 km
3h 54m
CHF 76–109
Fly Nuremberg Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Basel (BSL)plane NUE - BSL
6h 42m
CHF 102–307
Train via Stuttgart
1. Take the train from Nuernberg Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 60
7h 34m
CHF 79–300
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nürnberg to Basel, Bahnhofbus Ivano-Frankivsk
9h 17m
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to München Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen Münchentrain
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Basel (BSL)plane MUC - BSL
5h 3m
CHF 156–415
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
5h 26m
CHF 160–464
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to München Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen Münchentrain
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MUC - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 22m
CHF 166–501

Forchheim to Basel by train

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Distance: 588.7 km
Duration: 6h 20m

What companies run services between Forchheim, Bavaria, Germany and Basel, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Forchheim (Oberfr) to Basel Bad Bf via Nürnberg Hbf and Frankfurt in around 6h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Forchheim (Oberfr) to Basel SBB via Nürnberg Hbf, Nuremberg central bus station, and Freiburg in around 7h 55m.

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