The average train between Stuttgart and Forbach takes 2h 23m and the fastest train takes 1h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Stuttgart 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 hourly between Stuttgart and Forbach. The earliest departure is at 12:16 AM at night, and the last departure from Stuttgart is at 11:13 PM which arrives into Forbach at 1:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Karlsruhe Hbf and take an average of 2h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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2h 45m • 1 change

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5h 56m • 1 change

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No, there is no direct train from Stuttgart to Forbach. However, there are services departing from Stuttgart station and arriving at Forbach station via Karlsruhe Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
Stuttgart to Forbach train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Stuttgart Hbf station.
Stuttgart to Forbach train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Forbach(Schwarzw) station.
The distance between Stuttgart and Forbach is 61.1 km. The road distance is 128 km.
You can take a train from Stuttgart Hbf to Forbach(Schwarzw) via Karlsruhe Hbf and Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatz in around 2h 44m.