The average train between Basel and Forbach takes 2h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 16m. There is a train service every few hours 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.
Trains run hourly between Basel and Forbach. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Basel is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Forbach at 2:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Baden-Baden and take an average of 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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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.
No, there is no direct train from Basel to Forbach. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Forbach station via Baden-Baden. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
Basel to Forbach train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.
Basel to Forbach train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Forbach(Schwarzw) station.
The distance between Basel and Forbach is 137.6 km. The road distance is 195 km.
You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Forbach(Schwarzw) via Baden-Baden and Rastatt in around 2h 32m.