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

The cheapest way to get from Bochum to Forbach is to drive which costs €45 - €75 and takes 3h 13m.

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 13m and costs €45 - €75.

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 Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Saarbrücken Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.

How far is it from Bochum to Forbach?

The distance between Bochum and Forbach is 477 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 which takes 5h 22m and costs €50 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Bochum to Forbach, including transfers.

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 which takes 5h 22m and costs €50 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 59m.

Where does the Bochum to Forbach train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bochum to Forbach?

Yes, the driving distance between Bochum to Forbach is 324 km. It takes approximately 3h 13m 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?

There are 735+ hotels available in Forbach.

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
best
1. Take the train from Bochum Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbftrain 82 / ...
5h 22m
€52–157
Drive 324.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Bochum to Forbachcar 324.4 km
3h 13m
€49–71
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen to Bonnbus Kyiv-Den haag / ...
2. Take the bus from Bonn UN Campus to Saarbrücken bus stationbus N11
7h 59m
Train via Koblenz
1. Take the train from Bochum Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain Re
2. Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Koblenz Hbftrain Re
3. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbftrain Re1
7h 20m
€71–105
Train via Mechernich
1. Take the train from Bochum Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Kall Bftrain
3. Take the train from Kall Bf to Pfalzel, Hafenstraßetrain
4. Take the train from Pfalzel, Hafenstraße to Saarbrücken Hbftrain
8h 33m
€70–127

Bochum to Forbach by train

128Weekly Trains

5h 22mAverage Duration

€52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 477.4 km
Duration: 5h 22m

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

You can take a train from Bochum Hbf to Forbach(F) via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Saarbrücken Hbf in around 5h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bochum Hbf to Bahnhof, Forbach via Essen Hbf, Essen, Bonn, Bonn UN Campus, Saarbrücken bus station, Brauerstr./Fernbusbahnhof, Saarbrücken, and Hauptbahnhof, Saarbrücken in around 7h 59m.

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