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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Forbach is to bus which costs €18 - €45 and takes 5h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Forbach is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs €35 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Forbach?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Forbach. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Bahnhof, Forbach via Brauerstr./Fernbusbahnhof, Saarbrücken and Hauptbahnhof, Saarbrücken. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Forbach?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Forbach. However, there are services departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Forbach(F) via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Saarbrücken Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.

How far is it from Basel to Forbach?

The distance between Basel and Forbach is 388 km. The road distance is 228.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Forbach without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 4h 42m and costs €35 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Basel to Forbach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Forbach bus from?

Basel to Forbach bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Forbach train from?

Basel to Forbach train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.

Train or bus from Basel to Forbach?

The best way to get from Basel to Forbach is to train via Mannheim which takes 4h 42m and costs €35 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €45 and takes 5h 1m.

Where does the Basel to Forbach bus arrive?

Basel to Forbach bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Saarbrücken bus station.

Where does the Basel to Forbach train arrive?

Basel to Forbach train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Basel to Forbach?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Forbach is 228 km. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Basel to Forbach.

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

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Where can I stay near Forbach?

There are 731+ hotels available in Forbach.

Basel to Forbach - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Basel to Forbach by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train

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 Mannheim
best
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof20 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbf82 / ...
4h 42m
€36–152
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Saarbrücken bus stationN506 / ...
5h 1m
€18–45
Drive 228.2 km
1. Drive from Basel to Forbach228.2 km
2h 25m
€40–58
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to StrasbourgTer
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to SarregueminesTer
5h 7m
€59–116
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse to Metz Central Bus StationUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3635
2. Take the train from Metz Ville to ForbachTer
6h 7m
€19–35

Basel to Forbach by train

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4h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 387.8 km
Duration: 4h 42m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Forbach, France?

You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Forbach(F) via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Saarbrücken Hbf in around 4h 42m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Saarbrücken bus station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €18–45 and the journey takes 3h 20m.

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