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 29 - SFr 75 and takes 7h 49m.

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 14m 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 Nürnberg Hbf, Hauptbahnhof and Singen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.

How far is it from Forchheim to Zurich?

The distance between Forchheim and Zurich is 470 km. The road distance is 427.7 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 via Stuttgart which takes 7h 35m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 160.

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

It takes approximately 7h 35m 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 Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Nürnberg Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Forchheim to Zurich?

The best way to get from Forchheim to Zurich is to train via Stuttgart which takes 7h 35m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 29 - SFr 75 and takes 7h 49m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 110 - SFr 270 and takes 6h 16m.

Where does the Forchheim to Zurich train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Forchheim to Zurich?

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

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

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Forchheim to Zurich - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 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 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 35m
CHF 72–158
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Munich central bus stationbus N1385 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Zurich Bus Stationbus X06 / ...
7h 49m
CHF 29–72
Drive 427.7 km
1. Drive from Forchheim to Zurichcar 427.7 km
4h 14m
CHF 70–100
Fly Nuremberg Airport to Zurich Airport
1. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane NUE - ZRH
6h 16m
CHF 118–264
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 45m
CHF 72–118
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 53–144
Train to Munich International Airport, 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 121–264
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
5h 33m
CHF 109–251
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to München Hbftrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Basel (BSL)plane MUC - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
6h 20m
CHF 142–371
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane STR - ZRH
6h 32m
CHF 141–311

Forchheim to Zurich by train

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7h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 469.8 km
Duration: 7h 35m

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

You can take a train from Forchheim (Oberfr) to Zürich HB via Nürnberg Hbf, Hauptbahnhof, and Singen in around 7h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Forchheim (Oberfr) to Zurich Bus Station via Nürnberg Hbf, Nuremberg central bus station, and Munich central bus station in around 7h 49m.

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