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 29 - SFr 65 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 3h 53m and costs SFr 75 - 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 16m.

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 16m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 16m 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 16m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 29 - SFr 65 and takes 7h 30m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 85 - SFr 260 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 3h 53m 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 - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 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
best
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel Bad Bftrain 20 / ...
6h 16m
CHF 53–153
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N872
7h 30m
CHF 29–63
Drive 464.1 km
1. Drive from Forchheim to Baselcar 464.1 km
3h 53m
CHF 75–109
Fly Nuremberg Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Basel (BSL)plane NUE - BSL
5h 49m
CHF 88–260
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 59m
CHF 54–153
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 49m
CHF 121–330
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 21m
CHF 144–317
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 13m
CHF 136–304

Forchheim to Basel by train

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6h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 588.5 km
Duration: 6h 16m

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 16m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Basel SBB once daily. Tickets cost CHF 20–50 and the journey takes 6h.

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