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

The cheapest way to get from Bern to Forbach is to bus which costs €27 - €60 and takes 5h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bern to Forbach is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct train between Bern and Forbach?

No, there is no direct train from Bern to Forbach. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Forbach(F) via Basel SBB, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Saarbrücken Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.

How far is it from Bern to Forbach?

The distance between Bern and Forbach is 367 km. The road distance is 325.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Bern to Forbach without a car is to bus which takes 5h 40m and costs €27 - €60.

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

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Bern to Forbach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bern to Forbach train from?

Bern to Forbach train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.

Train or bus from Bern to Forbach?

The best way to get from Bern to Forbach is to bus which takes 5h 40m and costs €27 - €60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €75 - €210 and takes 6h 12m.

Where does the Bern to Forbach train arrive?

Bern to Forbach train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Bern to Forbach?

Yes, the driving distance between Bern to Forbach is 325 km. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Bern to Forbach.

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

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Where can I stay near Forbach?

There are 737+ hotels available in Forbach.

Bern to Forbach - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Bern to Forbach by bus, train (Trenitalia), or car

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Bern to Saarbrücken bus stationN506
5h 40m
€27–59
Train
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBIc6 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof20 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbf82 / ...
6h 12m
€76–207
Drive 325.2 km
1. Drive from Bern to Forbach325.2 km
3h 27m
€57–82

Bern to Forbach by bus and train

7Weekly Services

5h 40mAverage Duration

€27Cheapest Price

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Distance: 366.6 km
Duration: 5h 40m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Bern to Saarbrücken bus station once daily. Tickets cost €21–50 and the journey takes 4h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bern to Forbach(F) via Basel SBB, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, and Saarbrücken Hbf in around 6h 12m.

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