The average train between Forbach and Heidelberg takes 2h 31m and the fastest train takes 2h 8m. 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.
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 6:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Saarbruecken Hbf and take an average of 2h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Forbach to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Forbach station and arriving at Heidelberg station via Mannheim Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.
Forbach to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Saarbruecken Hbf station.
Forbach to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Mannheim Hbf station.
Book your Forbach to Heidelberg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Süwex and 3 other operators.
The distance between Forbach and Heidelberg is 132.7 km. The road distance is 156 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Saarbruecken Hbf to Mannheim Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €23–65 and the journey takes 1h 16m. Two other operators also service this route.