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

The cheapest way to get from Forchheim to Switzerland is to bus which costs SFr 30 - SFr 80 and takes 8h.

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

The fastest way to get from Forchheim to Switzerland is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 100.

Is there a direct train between Forchheim and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct train from Forchheim to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Forchheim (Oberfr) and arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen via Nürnberg Hbf, Hauptbahnhof, Singen and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.

How far is it from Forchheim to Switzerland?

The distance between Forchheim and Switzerland is 471 km. The road distance is 427.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Forchheim to Switzerland without a car is to train via Stuttgart which takes 7h 40m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 170.

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

It takes approximately 7h 40m to get from Forchheim to Switzerland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forchheim to Switzerland train from?

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

Train or bus from Forchheim to Switzerland?

The best way to get from Forchheim to Switzerland is to train via Stuttgart which takes 7h 40m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 80 and takes 8h.

Where does the Forchheim to Switzerland train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Forchheim to Switzerland?

Yes, the driving distance between Forchheim to Switzerland is 428 km. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Forchheim to Switzerland.

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

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Where can I stay near Switzerland?

There are 1233+ hotels available in Switzerland.

Forchheim to Switzerland - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Forchheim to Switzerland 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 Stuttgart
best
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Hauptbahnhoftrain 61
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Singentrain 87
3. Take the train from Singen to Zürich HBtrain Ic
7h 40m
CHF 76–166
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Munich central bus stationbus N3209 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Zurich Bus Stationbus X06 / ...
8h
CHF 31–76
Drive 427.7 km
1. Drive from Forchheim to Zurichcar 427.7 km
4h 14m
CHF 69–100
Train, 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 53m
CHF 122–321
Train
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Lindau, Reutin Bahnhoftrain Re7
2. Take the train from Lindau-Reutin to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
7h 49m
CHF 74–121
Train via Schaffhausen
1. Take the train from Nuernberg Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Schaffhausentrain 87
3. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Zürich Stadelhofentrain S12 / ...
8h 29m
CHF 55–150
Train, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to München Hbftrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MUC - ZRH
5h 6m
CHF 121–284

Forchheim to Switzerland by train

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Distance: 471.4 km
Duration: 7h 40m

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

You can take a train from Forchheim (Oberfr) to Zürich Stadelhofen via Nürnberg Hbf, Hauptbahnhof, Singen, and Zürich HB in around 7h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Forchheim (Oberfr) to Zürich Stadelhofen via Nürnberg Hbf, Nuremberg central bus station, Munich central bus station, Zurich Bus Station, and Zürich HB in around 8h.

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