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 €25 - €45 and takes 6h 9m.

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 29m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct bus between Bern and Forbach?

No, there is no direct bus from Bern to Forbach. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Bahnhof, Forbach via Brauerstr./Fernbusbahnhof, Saarbrücken and Hauptbahnhof, Saarbrücken. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.

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 and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.

How far is it from Bern to Forbach?

The distance between Bern and Forbach is 492 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 train via Mannheim which takes 5h 56m and costs €100 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Bern to Forbach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bern to Forbach bus from?

Bern to Forbach bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bern station.

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 train via Mannheim which takes 5h 56m and costs €100 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €45 and takes 6h 9m.

Where does the Bern to Forbach bus arrive?

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

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 29m to drive from Bern to Forbach.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Forbach?

There are 816+ hotels available in Forbach.

Bern to Forbach - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Bern to Forbach by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train

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

Train via Mannheim
best
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Forbach(F)train 82
5h 56m
€107–320
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to Saarbrücken bus stationbus FlixBus N506
6h 9m
€25–45
Drive 325.2 km
1. Drive from Bern to Forbachcar 325.2 km
3h 29m
€58–83
Train
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Sarregueminestrain Ter
7h 10m
€84–289

Bern to Forbach by train

2Weekly Trains

5h 56mAverage Duration

€107Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 492.3 km
Duration: 5h 56m

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

You can take a train from Bern to Forbach(F) via Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 56m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bern to Saarbrücken bus station once daily. Tickets cost €25–45 and the journey takes 4h 30m.

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