Pforzheim to Forbach Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Pforzheim and Forbach takes 3h 47m 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 47m
Duration: 230 km
Distance: €58
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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

3h 37m

€38–146

Pforzheim to Forbach train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Pforzheim and Forbach. The earliest departure is at 12:57 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 Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 3h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

7:31 PM → 10:39 PM
3h 8m • 3 changes
9:31 PM → 4:56 AM
Arrives next day
7h 25m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:10 AM → 8:26 AM
3h 16m • 3 changes
6:18 AM → 9:30 AM
3h 12m • 3 changes
8:33 AM → 11:26 AM
2h 53m • 3 changes
9:31 AM → 12:30 PM
2h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:10 AM → 8:26 AM
3h 16m • 3 changes
6:18 AM → 9:30 AM
3h 12m • 3 changes
8:33 AM → 11:26 AM
2h 53m • 3 changes
9:31 AM → 12:30 PM
2h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

12:57 AM → 9:09 AM
8h 12m • 3 changes
6:31 AM → 10:26 AM
3h 55m • 3 changes
9:31 AM → 1:31 PM
4h • 3 changes
11:31 AM → 3:09 PM
3h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

6:31 AM → 10:26 AM
3h 55m • 3 changes
7:31 AM → 11:09 AM
3h 38m • 3 changes
11:31 AM → 2:31 PM
3h • 3 changes
12:33 PM → 4:26 PM
3h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:10 AM → 8:26 AM
3h 16m • 3 changes
6:18 AM → 9:30 AM
3h 12m • 3 changes
8:33 AM → 11:26 AM
2h 53m • 3 changes
9:31 AM → 12:30 PM
2h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:10 AM → 8:26 AM
3h 16m • 3 changes
6:18 AM → 9:30 AM
3h 12m • 3 changes
8:33 AM → 11:26 AM
2h 53m • 3 changes
9:31 AM → 12:30 PM
2h 59m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Pforzheim to Forbach? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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

You can take a train from Pforzheim Hauptbahnhof to Forbach(F) via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, and Saarbrücken Hbf in around 3h 37m.

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