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 €75 - €130 and takes 13h 25m.

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 6h 1m and costs €100 - €290.

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(Schwarzw) via Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.

How far is it from Berlin to Forbach?

The distance between Berlin and Forbach is 754 km. The road distance is 698.1 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 17m and costs €110 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Berlin to Forbach, including transfers.

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 17m and costs €110 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €130 and takes 13h 25m.

Where does the Berlin to Forbach train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Berlin to Forbach?

Yes, the driving distance between Berlin to Forbach is 698 km. It takes approximately 6h 42m to drive from Berlin to Forbach.

Where can I stay near Forbach?

There are 1186+ hotels available in Forbach.

Berlin to Forbach - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car

There are 7 ways to get from Berlin to Forbach by train, bus, night train, car, 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 Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatz to Forbach(Schwarzw)train 85685 / ...
7h 17m
€116–221
Night train, train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Berlin Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatz to Forbach(Schwarzw)train 85685 / ...
10h 1m
€69–283
Bus
1. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Pforzheim central bus stationbus N215
13h 25m
€78–126
Drive 698.1 km
1. Drive from Berlin to Forbachcar 698.1 km
6h 42m
€99–143
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatz to Forbach(Schwarzw)train
7h 32m
€122–153
Fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane BER - STR
2. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatz to Forbach(Schwarzw)train
6h 8m
€92–265
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BER - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatz to Forbach(Schwarzw)train
6h 1m
€102–284

Berlin to Forbach by train

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7h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 753.6 km
Duration: 7h 17m

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

You can take a train from Berlin Hbf to Forbach(Schwarzw) via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatz in around 7h 17m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Pforzheim central bus station once daily. Tickets cost €40–75 and the journey takes 9h 40m.

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