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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Forst is to fly and train which costs €65 - €200 and takes 6h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Forst is to fly and train which takes 6h 39m and costs €65 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Forst?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Forst. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Forst via Masurenallee - Berlin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Forst?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Forst. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Forst(Lausitz) via Basel SBB, Frankfurt, Leipzig Hbf and Cottbus Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h.

How far is it from Zurich to Forst?

The distance between Zurich and Forst is 791 km. The road distance is 778.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Forst without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 12h and costs €170 - €410.

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

It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Zurich to Forst, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Forst bus from?

Zurich to Forst bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Forst train from?

Zurich to Forst train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Forst?

The best way to get from Zurich to Forst is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 12h and costs €170 - €410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 16h 43m.

Where does the Zurich to Forst bus arrive?

Zurich to Forst bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin central bus station.

Where does the Zurich to Forst train arrive?

Zurich to Forst train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Forst?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Forst is 778 km. It takes approximately 8h 21m to drive from Zurich to Forst.

Where can I stay near Forst?

There are 82+ hotels available in Forst.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Zurich to Forst by plane, train, bus, night train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Zurich Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
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1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane ZRH - BER
2. Take the train from S Königs Wusterhausen Bhf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 39m
€67–199
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Leipzig Hbftrain 50 / ...
4. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain
12h
€176–405
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Berlin central bus stationbus FlixBus N42
2. Take the bus from Masurenallee - Berlin to Forstbus Mykolayiv
16h 43m
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Zuerich Hb to Dresden-Neustadtnighttrain En
2. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re18
14h 39m
€217–380
Fly Zurich Airport to Dresden Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane ZRH - DRS
2. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 41m
€148–441
Fly Zurich Airport to Wroclaw, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Wroclaw (WRO)plane ZRH - WRO
2. Take the train from Wroclaw Glowny to Forst(Lausitz)train
8h 16m
€139–307
Train to Basel, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane BSL - BER
3. Take the train from S Königs Wusterhausen Bhf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 43m
€80–258
Train, train to Friedrichshafen Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Schaffhausentrain
2. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhoftrain
3. Fly from Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane FDH - BER
4. Take the train from S Königs Wusterhausen Bhf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain
8h 43m
€162–471
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ic3 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Leipzig Hbftrain 12N
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain
14h 14m
€213–476
Drive 778.2 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Forstcar 778.2 km
8h 21m
€136–196

Zurich to Forst by train

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Distance: 791 km
Duration: 6h 39m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Forst, Brandenburg, Germany?

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Forst(Lausitz) via Basel SBB, Frankfurt, Leipzig Hbf, Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof, and Cottbus Hbf in around 12h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Forst via Masurenallee - Berlin in around 16h 43m.

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