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 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forchheim to Zurich is to train and fly which takes 5h 6m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 310.

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 387.5 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 75 - 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 75 - SFr 160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 29 - SFr 75 and takes 7h 59m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 110 - SFr 310 and takes 6h 21m.

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 388 km. It takes approximately 5h 16m to drive from Forchheim to Zurich.

Where can I stay near Zurich?

There are 1231+ hotels available in Zurich.

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 Hauptbahnhof61
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Singen87
3. Take the train from Singen to Zürich HBIc
7h 35m
CHF 78–158
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Munich central bus stationN280 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Zurich Bus StationX06 / ...
7h 59m
CHF 29–74
Drive 387.5 km
1. Drive from Forchheim to Zurich387.5 km
5h 16m
CHF 62–89
Fly Nuremberg Airport to Zurich Airport
1. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)NUE - ZRH
6h 21m
CHF 117–304
Train
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Lindau, Reutin BahnhofRe7
2. Take the train from Lindau-Reutin to Zuerich HbEc
7h 42m
CHF 72–118
Train via Schaffhausen
1. Take the train from Nuernberg Hbf to Stuttgart HbfRe
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Schaffhausen87
3. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Zürich StadelhofenS12 / ...
8h 40m
CHF 61–149
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to München Hbf
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)MUC - ZRH
5h 6m
CHF 122–304
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)FRA - ZRH
5h 43m
CHF 111–261
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Hauptbahnhof
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)STR - ZRH
6h 32m
CHF 136–311
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to München Hbf
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Basel (BSL)MUC - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
6h 20m
CHF 148–341

Forchheim to Zurich by train

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7h 35mAverage Duration

CHF 78Cheapest Price

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Distance: 469.7 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 59m.

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