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Trip Overview

The average bus between Karlsruhe and Forbach takes 8h 27m and the fastest bus takes 4h 17m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from Karlsruhe 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 27m
Duration
173 km
Distance
€17
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Karlsruhe to Forbach bus times

Buses run 6 times a week between Karlsruhe and Forbach. The service departs Karlsruhe at 3:30 AM at night, which arrives into Forbach at 06:47:00. All services require a transfer at Saarbrücken bus station and take an average of 8h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    FlixBusSaarbahn GmbHSaarbahn GmbH27h 17m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    FlixBusReisen Fischer GmbHSaarbahn GmbH4h 17m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    FlixBusReisen Fischer GmbHSaarbahn GmbH4h 17m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    FlixBusReisen Fischer GmbHSaarbahn GmbH4h 17m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    FlixBusReisen Fischer GmbHSaarbahn GmbH4h 17m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    FlixBusSaarbahn GmbHSaarbahn GmbH6h 17m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Karlsruhe 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 Karlsruhe to Forbach.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 172.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 27m

What companies run services between Karlsruhe, Germany and Forbach, France?

FlixBus operates a bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Saarbrücken bus station twice daily. Tickets cost €14–21 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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