The average train between Bochum and Forbach takes 6h 16m and the fastest train takes 4h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Bochum 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 every 3 hours between Bochum and Forbach. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bochum is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Forbach at 8:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 6h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bochum to Forbach. However, there are services departing from Bochum station and arriving at Forbach station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
Bochum to Forbach train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Bochum Hbf station.
Bochum to Forbach train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Saarbrücken Hbf station.
Book your Bochum to Forbach train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Süwex and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bochum and Forbach is 256 km. The road distance is 477 km.
You can take a train from Bochum Hbf to Forbach(F) via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Saarbrücken Hbf in around 5h 22m.