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

The cheapest way to get from Forchheim to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 35 - SFr 65 and takes 8h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forchheim to Zurich is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 100.

Is there a direct train between Forchheim and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Forchheim to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Forchheim (Oberfr) and arriving at Zürich HB via Nuernberg Hbf, Hauptbahnhof and Singen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.

How far is it from Forchheim to Zurich?

The distance between Forchheim and Zurich is 428 km. The road distance is 426.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Forchheim to Zurich without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 15m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Forchheim to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forchheim to Zurich train from?

Forchheim to Zurich train services, operated by Arverio Baden-Württemberg, depart from Nuernberg Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Forchheim to Zurich?

The best way to get from Forchheim to Zurich is to bus which takes 8h 35m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 65. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs SFr 110 - SFr 280 and takes 6h 2m, you could also train, which costs SFr 70 - SFr 230 and takes 7h 49m.

Where does the Forchheim to Zurich train arrive?

Forchheim to Zurich train services, operated by Arverio Baden-Württemberg, arrive at Stuttgart Hbf station.

Can I drive from Forchheim to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Forchheim to Zurich is 427 km. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Forchheim to Zurich.

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

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Where can I stay near Zurich?

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

There are 9 ways to get from Forchheim to Zurich 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Hauptbahnhoftrain Re90
2. Take the bus from Stuttgart to Zürich Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
7h 15m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus 234 / ...
8h 35m
CHF 36–60
Drive 426.6 km
1. Drive from Forchheim to Zurichcar 426.6 km
4h 17m
CHF 68–98
Fly from Nuremberg Airport
1. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane NUE - ZRH
6h 2m
CHF 114–275
Train
1. Take the train from Nuernberg Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Singentrain 87
3. Take the train from Singen to Zürich HBtrain Ic
7h 49m
CHF 74–225
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 69–216
Train to Munich International Airport, fly
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 2m
CHF 148–363
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
5h 35m
CHF 122–307
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Nuernberg Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane STR - ZRH
6h 47m
CHF 141–348

Forchheim to Zurich by train, foot, and bus

18Weekly Services

8h 35mAverage Duration

CHF 36Cheapest Price

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Distance: 428.4 km
Duration: 7h 15m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Zurich Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 28–50 and the journey takes 7h 5m. GrandBus also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Lufthansa, Swiss, and KLM fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) every 4 hours.

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