The average train between Rastatt and Forbach takes 3h 47m and the fastest train takes 2h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Rastatt 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 Rastatt and Forbach. The earliest departure is at 5:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rastatt is at 9:34 PM which arrives into Forbach at 4:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatz and take an average of 3h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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3h 52m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Rastatt 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.
No, there is no direct train from Rastatt to Forbach. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station and arriving at Saarbrücken Hbf station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
Rastatt to Forbach train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
Rastatt to Forbach train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Saarbrücken Hbf station.
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The distance between Rastatt and Forbach is 102.8 km. The road distance is 132 km.
You can take a train from Rastatt to Forbach(F) via Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatz, Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, and Saarbrücken Hbf in around 3h 41m.