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

The cheapest way to get from Bochum to Forbach is to bus which costs €22 - €40 and takes 7h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bochum to Forbach is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs €50 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Bochum and Forbach?

No, there is no direct bus from Bochum station to Forbach. However, there are services departing from Bochum central station and arriving at Bahnhof, Forbach via Bonn UN Campus, Brauerstr./Fernbusbahnhof, Saarbrücken and Hauptbahnhof, Saarbrücken. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Bochum and Forbach?

No, there is no direct train from Bochum to Forbach. However, there are services departing from Bochum Hbf and arriving at Forbach(F) via Koblenz Hauptbahnhof and Saarbrücken Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.

How far is it from Bochum to Forbach?

The distance between Bochum and Forbach is 396 km. The road distance is 324.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Bochum to Forbach without a car is to train via Koblenz which takes 6h 14m and costs €70 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Bochum to Forbach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bochum to Forbach bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bochum to Forbach train from?

Bochum to Forbach train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Bochum Hbf station.

Train or bus from Bochum to Forbach?

The best way to get from Bochum to Forbach is to train via Koblenz which takes 6h 14m and costs €70 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €40 and takes 7h 51m.

Where does the Bochum to Forbach bus arrive?

Bochum to Forbach bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bonn UN Campus station.

Where does the Bochum to Forbach train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bochum to Forbach?

Yes, the driving distance between Bochum to Forbach is 324 km. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Bochum to Forbach.

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

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Where can I stay near Forbach?

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

There are 5 ways to get from Bochum to Forbach by train, bus, 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.

Train via Koblenz
best
1. Take the train from Bochum Hbf to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof91 / ...
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken HbfRe1
6h 14m
€70–104
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bochum central station to Bonn UN CampusN1327 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bonn UN Campus to Saarbrücken bus stationN11
7h 51m
€22–37
Drive 324.4 km
1. Drive from Bochum to Forbach324.4 km
3h 11m
€51–73
Train
1. Take the train from Bochum Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof43 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to St. IngbertRe1
6h 16m
€78–159
Train via Leverkusen
1. Take the train from Bochum Hbf to Leverkusen MitteRe
2. Take the train from Leverkusen Mitte to Koblenz HbfRe
3. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken HbfRe1
7h 22m
€70–103

Bochum to Forbach by train

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6h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 396.3 km
Duration: 6h 14m

What companies run services between Bochum, Germany and Forbach, France?

You can take a train from Bochum Hbf to Forbach(F) via Koblenz Hauptbahnhof and Saarbrücken Hbf in around 6h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bochum central station to Bahnhof, Forbach via Bonn UN Campus, Saarbrücken bus station, Brauerstr./Fernbusbahnhof, Saarbrücken, and Hauptbahnhof, Saarbrücken in around 7h 51m.

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