Train Forbach to Heidelberg from €37 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Forbach and Heidelberg takes 2h 35m and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Forbach to Heidelberg. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 35m
Duration: 156 km
Distance: €37
Average price: Hourly
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Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 82 / ...

2h 22m

€27–75

Forbach to Heidelberg train times

Trains run hourly between Forbach and Heidelberg. The earliest departure is at 5:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Forbach is at 11:44 PM which arrives into Heidelberg at 7:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Saarbrücken Hbf and take an average of 2h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, May 11, 2026

8:31 PM → 10:52 PM
2h 21m • 2 changes
9:31 PM → 11:54 PM
2h 23m • 2 changes
11:44 PM → 6:43 AM
Arrives next day
6h 59m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, May 12, 2026

5:31 AM → 8:01 AM
2h 30m • 2 changes
7:31 AM → 9:45 AM
2h 14m • 2 changes
9:32 AM → 11:44 AM
2h 12m • 2 changes
10:31 AM → 12:44 PM
2h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, May 13, 2026

5:31 AM → 8:01 AM
2h 30m • 2 changes
7:31 AM → 9:45 AM
2h 14m • 2 changes
9:32 AM → 11:44 AM
2h 12m • 2 changes
10:31 AM → 12:44 PM
2h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, May 14, 2026

9:31 AM → 11:44 AM
2h 13m • 2 changes
11:31 AM → 1:45 PM
2h 14m • 2 changes
1:30 PM → 3:46 PM
2h 16m • 2 changes
4:31 PM → 6:45 PM
2h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, May 15, 2026

5:31 AM → 8:01 AM
2h 30m • 2 changes
7:31 AM → 9:45 AM
2h 14m • 2 changes
9:32 AM → 11:44 AM
2h 12m • 2 changes
10:31 AM → 12:44 PM
2h 13m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Forbach to Heidelberg? 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 Forbach to Heidelberg.

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Distance: 156.2 km
Duration: 2h 35m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof every 4 hours. Tickets cost €24–60 and the journey takes 1h 15m. Two other operators also service this route.

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