Train Heidelberg to Forbach from €40 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Heidelberg and Forbach takes 3h 4m and the fastest train takes 2h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Heidelberg 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.

3h 4m
Duration: 156 km
Distance: €40
Average price: Every 2 hours
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Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbftrain 82 / ...

3h 2m

€26–75

Heidelberg to Forbach train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Heidelberg and Forbach. The earliest departure is at 6:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 10:14 PM which arrives into Forbach at 7:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 3h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

3:20 PM → 6:26 PM
3h 6m • 2 changes
5:13 PM → 7:26 PM
2h 13m • 2 changes
6:13 PM → 9:09 PM
2h 56m • 2 changes
7:13 PM → 9:26 PM
2h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

6:16 AM → 8:26 AM
2h 10m • 2 changes
7:13 AM → 9:30 AM
2h 17m • 2 changes
9:13 AM → 11:26 AM
2h 13m • 2 changes
10:13 AM → 12:30 PM
2h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:16 AM → 8:26 AM
2h 10m • 2 changes
7:13 AM → 9:30 AM
2h 17m • 2 changes
9:13 AM → 11:26 AM
2h 13m • 2 changes
10:13 AM → 12:30 PM
2h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

7:12 AM → 10:26 AM
3h 14m • 2 changes
12:24 PM → 2:31 PM
2h 7m • 2 changes
1:13 PM → 4:26 PM
3h 13m • 2 changes
2:13 PM → 5:26 PM
3h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

6:43 AM → 9:09 AM
2h 26m • 2 changes
7:12 AM → 10:26 AM
3h 14m • 2 changes
10:13 AM → 1:31 PM
3h 18m • 2 changes
12:24 PM → 3:09 PM
2h 45m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Heidelberg to Forbach.

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Distance: 156.3 km
Duration: 3h 4m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €25–60 and the journey takes 1h 17m. Süwex also services this route every 2 hours.

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