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Trip Overview

The average bus between Basel and Forbach takes 8h 30m and the fastest bus takes 5h 12m. The bus service runs several times per day from Basel to Forbach. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 30m
Duration
288 km
Distance
€30
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Basel to Forbach bus times

Buses run twice daily between Basel and Forbach. The earliest departure is at 2:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Basel is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Forbach at 7:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Saarbrücken bus station and take an average of 8h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    FlixBusReisen Fischer GmbHSaarbahn GmbH7h 17m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    FlixBusSaarbahn GmbHSaarbahn GmbH5h 12m • 2 changes
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    FlixBusSaarbahn GmbHSaarbahn GmbH6h 17m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusReisen Fischer GmbHSaarbahn GmbH9h 7m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    FlixBusSaarbahn GmbHSaarbahn GmbH5h 12m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusReisen Fischer GmbHSaarbahn GmbH7h 17m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusReisen Fischer GmbHSaarbahn GmbH7h 17m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    FlixBusSaarbahn GmbHSaarbahn GmbH6h 17m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    FlixBusSaarbahn GmbHSaarbahn GmbH6h 12m • 2 changes
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    FlixBusSaarbahn GmbHSaarbahn GmbH6h 17m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Basel to Forbach? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Basel to Forbach.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 287.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 30m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Forbach, France?

FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Saarbrücken bus station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €25–40 and the journey takes 5h.

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