What is the cheapest way to get from Aachen to Forbach?

The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Forbach is to bus which costs €23 - €45 and takes 6h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aachen to Forbach?

The fastest way to get from Aachen to Forbach is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Aachen and Forbach?

No, there is no direct bus from Aachen station to Forbach. However, there are services departing from Aachen station west and arriving at Bahnhof, Forbach via Cologne Airport CGN, Brauerstr./Fernbusbahnhof, Saarbrücken and Hauptbahnhof, Saarbrücken. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Aachen and Forbach?

No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Forbach. However, there are services departing from Aachen Hbf and arriving at Forbach(F) via Frankfurt, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Saarbrücken Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.

How far is it from Aachen to Forbach?

The distance between Aachen and Forbach is 448 km. The road distance is 232.7 km.

How do I travel from Aachen to Forbach without a car?

The best way to get from Aachen to Forbach without a car is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 5h 5m and costs €70 - €200.

How long does it take to get from Aachen to Forbach?

It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Aachen to Forbach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Forbach bus from?

Aachen to Forbach bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Aachen station west.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Forbach train from?

Aachen to Forbach train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Aachen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Aachen to Forbach?

The best way to get from Aachen to Forbach is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 5h 5m and costs €70 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €45 and takes 6h 56m.

Where does the Aachen to Forbach bus arrive?

Aachen to Forbach bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cologne Airport CGN station.

Where does the Aachen to Forbach train arrive?

Aachen to Forbach train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf station.

Can I drive from Aachen to Forbach?

Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to Forbach is 233 km. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Aachen to Forbach.

How do I get a train ticket from Aachen to Forbach?

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Where can I stay near Forbach?

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Aachen to Forbach - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Aachen to Forbach by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
best
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen FernbfIce / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof43 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbf82 / ...
5h 5m
€71–191
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Cologne Airport CGNN79 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Saarbrücken bus stationN11 / ...
6h 56m
€23–41
Drive 232.7 km
1. Drive from Aachen to Forbach232.7 km
3h 17m
€36–52
Train
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to AngleurS41
2. Take the train from Angleur to LuxembourgIc
3. Take the train from Luxembourg to Metz VilleTer / ...
4. Take the train from Metz Ville to ForbachTer
6h 54m
€42–77

Aachen to Forbach by train

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5h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 448.4 km
Duration: 5h 5m

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

You can take a train from Aachen Hbf to Forbach(F) via Frankfurt, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, and Saarbrücken Hbf in around 5h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aachen station west to Bahnhof, Forbach via Cologne Airport CGN, Saarbrücken bus station, Brauerstr./Fernbusbahnhof, Saarbrücken, and Hauptbahnhof, Saarbrücken in around 6h 56m.

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