The average train between Karlsruhe and Forbach takes 3h 26m 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.
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 7:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 3h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Karlsruhe to Forbach. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe station and arriving at Forbach station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
Karlsruhe to Forbach train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
Karlsruhe to Forbach train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Saarbrücken Hbf station.
Book your Karlsruhe to Forbach train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Süwex.
The distance between Karlsruhe and Forbach is 111.9 km. The road distance is 199 km.
You can take a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Forbach(F) via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Saarbrücken Hbf in around 3h 7m.