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Pforzheim to Forbach trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Pforzheim and Forbach takes 3h 50m and the fastest train takes 2h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Pforzheim 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 50m
Duration
230 km
Distance
€52
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain train 20 / ...
  2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbftrain train 82 / ...
3h 45m
€38–126

Pforzheim to Forbach train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Pforzheim and Forbach. The earliest departure is at 12:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Pforzheim is at 9:31 PM which arrives into Forbach at 4:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Karlsruhe Hbf and take an average of 3h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 53m • 3 changes

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    Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)SüwexDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 55m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)SüwexDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 8m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)SüwexDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Albtal-Verkehrs-Gesellschaft mbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 16m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)SüwexDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 12m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 53m • 3 changes

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    Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)SüwexDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)SüwexSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)8h 10m • 3 changes

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    Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 55m • 3 changes

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    Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)SüwexDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)SüwexSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 36m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)SüwexDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 55m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)SüwexDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 58m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 53m • 3 changes

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    Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)SüwexDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 55m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Albtal-Verkehrs-Gesellschaft mbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 16m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)SüwexDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 12m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 53m • 3 changes

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    Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)SüwexDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h • 3 changes
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  • Distance: 229.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 50m

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

You can take a train from Pforzheim Hbf to Forbach(F) via Karlsruhe Hbf, Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, and Saarbrücken Hbf in around 3h 45m.

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