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 €20 - €60 and takes 6h 11m.

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 28m 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 11m.

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 20m.

How far is it from Bern to Forbach?

The distance between Bern and Forbach is 373 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 6h 11m and costs €20 - €60.

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

It takes approximately 6h 11m 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 bus which takes 6h 11m and costs €20 - €60. Alternatively, you can train via Mannheim, which costs €80 - €210 and takes 6h 20m.

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 28m 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 745+ hotels available in Forbach.

Bern to Forbach - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Bern to Forbach by bus, train (Trenitalia), 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Bern to Saarbrücken bus stationbus N506
6h 11m
€20–60
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbftrain 82 / ...
6h 20m
€80–209
Drive 325.2 km
1. Drive from Bern to Forbachcar 325.2 km
3h 28m
€57–82
Train
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Strasbourgtrain Ter
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Sarregueminestrain Ter
7h 16m
€98–166
Train #2
1. Take the train from Biel/Bienne to Delletrain Re56
2. Take the train from Belfort-Montbéliard TGV to Forbach(F)train 84
7h 31m
€119–151

Bern to Forbach by bus

7Weekly Buses

6h 11mAverage Duration

€20Cheapest Price

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Distance: 372.5 km
Duration: 6h 11m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Bern to Saarbrücken bus station once daily. Tickets cost €20–60 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 20m.

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