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

The cheapest way to get from Berlin to Forbach is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 12h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Berlin to Forbach is to fly and train which takes 5h 10m and costs €160 - €390.

Is there a direct bus between Berlin and Forbach?

No, there is no direct bus from Berlin to Forbach. However, there are services departing from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and arriving at Bahnhof, Forbach via Brauerstr./Fernbusbahnhof, Saarbrücken and Hauptbahnhof, Saarbrücken. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Berlin and Forbach?

No, there is no direct train from Berlin to Forbach. However, there are services departing from Berlin Hbf and arriving at Forbach(F) via Saarbrücken Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.

How far is it from Berlin to Forbach?

The distance between Berlin and Forbach is 780 km. The road distance is 701.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Berlin to Forbach without a car is to train which takes 7h 33m and costs €50 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 7h 33m to get from Berlin to Forbach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Berlin to Forbach bus from?

Berlin to Forbach bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Berlin to Forbach train from?

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

Train or bus from Berlin to Forbach?

The best way to get from Berlin to Forbach is to train which takes 7h 33m and costs €50 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 12h 36m.

Where does the Berlin to Forbach bus arrive?

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

Where does the Berlin to Forbach train arrive?

Berlin to Forbach train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Saarbrücken Hbf station.

Can I drive from Berlin to Forbach?

Yes, the driving distance between Berlin to Forbach is 702 km. It takes approximately 6h 41m to drive from Berlin to Forbach.

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

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Where can I stay near Forbach?

There are 620+ hotels available in Forbach.

Berlin to Forbach - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Berlin to Forbach by train, bus, night train, car, car train, or plane

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Saarbrücken Hbf16
7h 33m
€54–171
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Saarbrücken bus stationN235 / ...
12h 36m
€30–60
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Berlin Ostbahnhof to Mainz HbfNj
2. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken HbfRe3 / ...
13h 41m
€89–319
Drive 701.6 km
1. Drive from Berlin to Forbach701.6 km
6h 41m
€109–157
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Berlin to Hannover Hbf
2. Take the car train from Hannover Hbf to Fulda
3. Drive from Fulda to Forbach
6h 28m
€175–233
Fly to Saarbrücken Airport, train
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Saarbrücken Airport (SCN)BER - SCN
2. Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Forbach(F)
5h 10m
€169–383
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Frankfurt (FRA)BER - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Saarbrücken Hbf
7h 20m
€109–293
Fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)BER - STR
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbf
7h 19m
€111–309
Fly to Luxembourg, train
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Luxembourg (LUX)BER - LUX
2. Take the train from Luxembourg to Metz Ville
3. Take the train from Metz Ville to Forbach
7h 39m
€99–264

Berlin to Forbach by train

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7h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 780.4 km
Duration: 7h 33m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Berlin Hbf to Saarbrücken Hbf once daily. Tickets cost €45–170 and the journey takes 6h 43m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Saarbrücken bus station twice daily. Tickets cost €30–60 and the journey takes 10h 55m.

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