Train Karlsruhe to Forbach from €45 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Karlsruhe and Forbach takes 3h 23m and the fastest train takes 2h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Karlsruhe 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 23m
Duration: 199 km
Distance: €45
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbftrain 82 / ...

3h 7m

€34–90

Karlsruhe to Forbach train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Karlsruhe and Forbach. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Karlsruhe is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Forbach at 4:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 3h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, May 25, 2026

2:59 PM → 6:26 PM
3h 27m • 2 changes
4:59 PM → 7:26 PM
2h 27m • 2 changes
5:59 PM → 9:26 PM
3h 27m • 2 changes
9:59 PM → 4:56 AM
Arrives next day
6h 57m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, May 26, 2026

5:59 AM → 8:26 AM
2h 27m • 2 changes
6:59 AM → 9:30 AM
2h 31m • 2 changes
8:59 AM → 11:26 AM
2h 27m • 2 changes
9:59 AM → 12:30 PM
2h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, May 27, 2026

5:59 AM → 8:26 AM
2h 27m • 2 changes
6:59 AM → 9:30 AM
2h 31m • 2 changes
8:59 AM → 11:26 AM
2h 27m • 2 changes
9:59 AM → 12:30 PM
2h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, May 28, 2026

5:59 AM → 8:26 AM
2h 27m • 2 changes
6:59 AM → 9:30 AM
2h 31m • 2 changes
8:59 AM → 11:26 AM
2h 27m • 2 changes
9:59 AM → 12:30 PM
2h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, May 29, 2026

5:59 AM → 8:26 AM
2h 27m • 2 changes
6:59 AM → 9:30 AM
2h 31m • 2 changes
8:59 AM → 11:26 AM
2h 27m • 2 changes
9:59 AM → 12:30 PM
2h 31m • 2 changes
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