The average bus between Forbach and Karlsruhe takes 5h 34m and the fastest bus takes 3h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Forbach to Karlsruhe. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Forbach and Karlsruhe. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Forbach is at 6:10 PM which arrives into Karlsruhe at 2:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Messegelände, Saarbrücken and take an average of 5h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


4h 20m • 2 changes


4h 15m • 2 changes
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8h • 2 changes


4h 20m • 2 changes


3h 15m • 2 changes
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8h • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Forbach to Karlsruhe. However, there are services departing from Forbach station and arriving at Karlsruhe station via Karlsruhe central train station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
Forbach to Karlsruhe bus services, operated by Saarbahn GmbH, depart from Saarbrücken bus station.
Forbach to Karlsruhe bus services, operated by Saarbahn GmbH, arrive at Karlsruhe central train station.
The distance between Forbach and Karlsruhe is 111.9 km. The road distance is 172 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Karlsruhe central train station twice daily. Tickets cost €11–19 and the journey takes 2h 50m.