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 €35 - €85 and takes 10h 34m.

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 58m and costs €95 - €320.

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 14m.

How far is it from Berlin to Forbach?

The distance between Berlin and Forbach is 753 km. The road distance is 699 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 14m and costs €45 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 7h 14m 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 14m and costs €45 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €85 and takes 10h 34m.

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 699 km. It takes approximately 6h 37m to drive from Berlin to Forbach.

Where can I stay near Forbach?

There are 1135+ hotels available in Forbach.

Berlin to Forbach - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car

There are 8 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 Hauptbahnhof12 / ...
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatz to Forbach(Schwarzw)85685 / ...
7h 14m
€49–221
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Karlsruhe central train stationN1326 / ...
10h 34m
€37–84
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Berlin Hbf to Karlsruhe HbfNj
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatz to Forbach(Schwarzw)85685 / ...
9h 58m
€69–283
Drive 699 km
1. Drive from Berlin to Forbach699 km
6h 37m
€99–142
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Frankfurt12 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof20 / ...
3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatz to Forbach(Schwarzw)
7h 29m
€52–200
Fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)BER - STR
2. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf
3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatz to Forbach(Schwarzw)
6h 11m
€99–288
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Frankfurt (FRA)BER - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof
4. Take the train from Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatz to Forbach(Schwarzw)
5h 58m
€97–314
Fly to Basel, train
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Basel (BSL)BER - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Baden-Baden
7h 46m
€85–259

Berlin to Forbach by train

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7h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 753.5 km
Duration: 7h 14m

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 14m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Karlsruhe central train station twice daily. Tickets cost €26–60 and the journey takes 9h. Ecolines also services this route 4 times a week.

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