What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Forsbach?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Forsbach is to drive which costs €2 - €5 and takes 17 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Forsbach?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Forsbach is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs €50 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Forsbach?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Forsbach. However, there are services departing from Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf and arriving at Rösrath Forsbach Halfenhof via Bergisch Gladbach Bensberg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Forsbach?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Rösrath Hoffnungsthal Bf. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 24 min.

How far is it from Cologne to Forsbach?

The distance between Cologne and Forsbach is 19 km. The road distance is 20.4 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to Forsbach without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Forsbach without a car is to train which takes 24 min and costs €7 - €11.

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Forsbach?

The train from Cologne Hbf to Rösrath Hoffnungsthal Bf takes 24 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Forsbach bus from?

Cologne to Forsbach bus services, operated by RVK Regionalverkehr Köln GmbH NL Berg.Gladb, depart from Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Forsbach train from?

Cologne to Forsbach train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Forsbach?

The best way to get from Cologne to Forsbach is to train which takes 24 min and costs €7 - €11. Alternatively, you can bus and line 423 bus, which costs and takes 1h 3m.

Where does the Cologne to Forsbach bus arrive?

Cologne to Forsbach bus services, operated by RVK Regionalverkehr Köln GmbH NL Berg.Gladb, arrive at Bergisch Gladbach Bensberg station.

Where does the Cologne to Forsbach train arrive?

Cologne to Forsbach train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Rösrath Hoffnungsthal Bf station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Forsbach?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Forsbach is 20 km. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Cologne to Forsbach.

Where can I stay near Forsbach?

There are 1651+ hotels available in Forsbach.

Cologne to Forsbach - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, line 423 bus, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Cologne to Forsbach by train, bus, taxi, car, or subway

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 Köln Hbf to Rösrath Hoffnungsthal BfRb25
24 min
€7–11
Drive 20.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cologne to Forsbach20.4 km
17 min
€3–5
Bus, line 423 bus
1. Take the bus from Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf to Bergisch Gladbach BensbergSb40
2. Take the bus from Bergisch Gladbach Bensberg to Rösrath Forsbach Halfenhof423
1h 3m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cologne to Forsbach20.4 km
17 min
€50–65
Line 1 subway, line 423 bus
1. Take the subway from Köln Neumarkt to Bergisch Gladbach Bensberg1
2. Take the bus from Bergisch Gladbach Bensberg to Rösrath Forsbach Halfenhof423
1h 2m
Line 9 subway, line 423 bus
1. Take the subway from Köln Neumarkt to Köln Rath/Heumar Königsforst9
2. Take the bus from Köln Rath/Heumar Königsforst to Rösrath Forsbach Halfenhof423
1h 11m

Cologne to Forsbach by train

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Distance: 19.1 km
Duration: 24 min

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Forsbach, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Rösrath Hoffnungsthal Bf every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €7–11 and the journey takes 24 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf to Rösrath Forsbach Halfenhof via Bergisch Gladbach Bensberg in around 1h 3m.

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