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

The cheapest way to get from Forchheim to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 30 - SFr 60 and takes 7h 30m.

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 4h 3m 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 8m.

How far is it from Forchheim to Basel?

The distance between Forchheim and Basel is 589 km. The road distance is 464.1 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 8m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 8m 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 which takes 6h 8m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 60 and takes 7h 30m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 75 - SFr 240 and takes 5h 49m.

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 4h 3m to drive from Forchheim to Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1251+ hotels available in Basel.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Forchheim to Basel by train, bus, night train, 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
best
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Frankfurt41 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel Bad Bf20 / ...
6h 8m
CHF 61–173
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Basel SBBFlixBus N872
7h 30m
CHF 30–58
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Nuernberg Hbf to StrasbourgNj
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel SbbTer
10h 21m
CHF 66–313
Drive 464.1 km
1. Drive from Forchheim to Basel464.1 km
4h 3m
CHF 75–108
Train via Karlsruhe
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof61
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBB20 / ...
7h 13m
CHF 65–198
Fly Nuremberg Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Basel (BSL)NUE - BSL
5h 49m
CHF 78–240
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to München Hbf
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Basel (BSL)MUC - BSL
4h 49m
CHF 128–310
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)FRA - BSL
5h 30m
CHF 147–327
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to München Hbf
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)MUC - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
6h 13m
CHF 138–344

Forchheim to Basel by train

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6h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 588.5 km
Duration: 6h 8m

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 8m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Basel SBB once daily. Tickets cost CHF 21–45 and the journey takes 6h.

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