The average train between Forbach and Basel takes 5h 48m and the fastest train takes 4h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Forbach to Basel. 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 Forbach and Basel. The earliest departure is at 5:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Forbach is at 9:34 PM which arrives into Basel at 8:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Metz Ville and take an average of 5h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Forbach to Basel? 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 Forbach to Basel. However, there are services departing from Forbach station and arriving at Basel station via Metz Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
Forbach to Basel train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Forbach station.
Forbach to Basel train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Basel Sbb station.
Book your Forbach to Basel train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Forbach and Basel is 188.1 km. The road distance is 365 km.
You can take a train from Forbach to Basel Sbb via Metz Ville and Strasbourg in around 5h 8m.