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 30 - SFr 55 and takes 8h 10m.

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 70 - SFr 110.

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 13m.

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 via Frankfurt am Main which takes 6h 13m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 240.

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

It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Forchheim to Basel, including transfers.

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 via Frankfurt am Main which takes 6h 13m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 240. Alternatively, you can bus via Freiburg im Breisgau, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 55 and takes 8h 10m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 80 - SFr 250 and takes 5h 52m.

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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Where can I stay near Basel?

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Forchheim to Basel - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Forchheim to Basel by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel Bad Bftrain 20 / ...
6h 13m
CHF 150–239
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 N33 / ...
8h 10m
CHF 32–55
Drive 463.6 km
1. Drive from Forchheim to Baselcar 463.6 km
3h 54m
CHF 73–105
Fly Nuremberg Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Basel (BSL)plane NUE - BSL
5h 52m
CHF 84–250
Train
1. Take the train from Nuernberg Hbf to Basel Bad Bftrain Ec
6h 40m
CHF 79–108
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nürnberg to Basel, Bahnhofbus Ivano-Frankivsk
9h 17m
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to München Hbftrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Basel (BSL)plane MUC - BSL
4h 47m
CHF 129–300
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 25m
CHF 164–314
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to München Hbftrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MUC - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 6m
CHF 154–304

Forchheim to Basel by train

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6h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 588.8 km
Duration: 6h 13m

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 13m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Forchheim (Oberfr) to Basel SBB via Nürnberg Hbf, Nuremberg central bus station, and Freiburg in around 8h 10m.

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