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

The cheapest way to get from Bensheim to Forbach is to bus which costs €17 - €35 and takes 5h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bensheim to Forbach is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs €24 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Bensheim and Forbach?

No, there is no direct bus from Bensheim to Forbach. However, there are services departing from Bensheim, Bahnhof and arriving at Bahnhof, Forbach via Mannheim - Bus Station, Brauerstr./Fernbusbahnhof, Saarbrücken and Hauptbahnhof, Saarbrücken. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Bensheim and Forbach?

No, there is no direct train from Bensheim to Forbach. However, there are services departing from Bensheim, Bahnhof and arriving at Forbach(F) via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.

How far is it from Bensheim to Forbach?

The distance between Bensheim and Forbach is 177 km. The road distance is 154.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Bensheim to Forbach without a car is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs €30 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Bensheim to Forbach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bensheim to Forbach bus from?

Bensheim to Forbach bus services, operated by ORN Omnibusverkehr Rhein-Nahe GmbH, depart from Bensheim, Bahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Bensheim to Forbach train from?

Bensheim to Forbach train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Bensheim, Bahnhof station.

Train or bus from Bensheim to Forbach?

The best way to get from Bensheim to Forbach is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs €30 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €35 and takes 5h 25m.

Where does the Bensheim to Forbach bus arrive?

Bensheim to Forbach bus services, operated by ORN Omnibusverkehr Rhein-Nahe GmbH, arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Where does the Bensheim to Forbach train arrive?

Bensheim to Forbach train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Bensheim to Forbach?

Yes, the driving distance between Bensheim to Forbach is 155 km. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Bensheim to Forbach.

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

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Where can I stay near Forbach?

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There are 5 ways to get from Bensheim to Forbach by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bensheim, Bahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re60 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Forbach(F)train 82
3h 6m
€33–121
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bensheim, Bahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhofbus Re60e
2. Take the bus from Mannheim - Bus Station to Saarbrücken - Dudweilerstraße Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 25m
€17–31
Drive 154.8 km
1. Drive from Bensheim to Forbachcar 154.8 km
1h 20m
€25–35
Train via Saarbrücken Hbf
1. Take the train from Bensheim, Bahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re60 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbftrain 82 / ...
3h 24m
€30–123
Train via Mainz
1. Take the train from Bensheim, Bahnhof to Mainz, Hauptbahnhoftrain S5
2. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbftrain Re3 / ...
6h 22m
€50–75

Bensheim to Forbach by train

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Distance: 176.7 km
Duration: 3h 6m

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

You can take a train from Bensheim, Bahnhof to Forbach(F) via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bensheim, Bahnhof to Bahnhof, Forbach via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Mannheim - Bus Station, Saarbrücken - Dudweilerstraße Bus Station, Brauerstr./Fernbusbahnhof, Saarbrücken, and Hauptbahnhof, Saarbrücken in around 5h 25m.

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