The average train between Mannheim and Forbach takes 2h 45m and the fastest train takes 1h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Mannheim 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 Mannheim and Forbach. The earliest departure is at 7:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mannheim is at 10:39 PM which arrives into Forbach at 4:56 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Mannheim to Forbach. However, there are services departing from Mannheim station and arriving at Forbach station via Saarbrücken Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
Mannheim to Forbach train services, operated by Süwex, depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Mannheim to Forbach train services, operated by Süwex, arrive at Saarbrücken Hbf station.
Book your Mannheim to Forbach train tickets online with Süwex, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Mannheim and Forbach is 118.9 km. The road distance is 139 km.
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.