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

The cheapest way to get from Forbach to Basel is to train via Wolfach which costs SFr 20 - SFr 27 and takes 5h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forbach to Basel is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs SFr 29 - SFr 45.

Is there a direct train between Forbach and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Forbach to Basel. However, there are services departing from Forbach(Schwarzw) and arriving at Basel Bad Bf via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.

How far is it from Forbach to Basel?

The distance between Forbach and Basel is 237 km. The road distance is 182.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Forbach to Basel without a car is to train via Karlsruhe which takes 3h 4m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Forbach to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forbach to Basel train from?

Forbach to Basel train services, operated by Albtal-Verkehrs-Gesellschaft mbH, depart from Forbach(Schwarzw) station.

Train or bus from Forbach to Basel?

The best way to get from Forbach to Basel is to train via Karlsruhe which takes 3h 4m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 10m.

Where does the Forbach to Basel train arrive?

Forbach to Basel train services, operated by Albtal-Verkehrs-Gesellschaft mbH, arrive at Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatz station.

Can I drive from Forbach to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Forbach to Basel is 182 km. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Forbach to Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1253+ hotels available in Basel.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Forbach to Basel 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 Karlsruhe
best
1. Take the train from Forbach(Schwarzw) to Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatz85678 / ...
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel Bad Bf20 / ...
3h 4m
Train via Wolfach
cheapest
1. Take the train from Hausach to Basel Bad BfS6
5h 55m
CHF 20–27
Bus
1. Take the bus from Baden-Baden to Lörrach Busbahnhof
5h 10m
Drive 182.3 km
1. Drive from Forbach to Basel182.3 km
1h 54m
CHF 30–43
Train
1. Take the train from Forbach(Schwarzw) to Rastatt85682 / ...
2. Take the train from Rastatt to Basel Bad BfRe7
3h 48m
CHF 31–46

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 236.7 km
Duration: 3h 4m

What companies run services between Forbach, Germany and Basel, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Forbach(Schwarzw) to Basel Bad Bf via Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatz and Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 4m. Alternatively, Fidani Tours operates a bus from Baden-Baden to Lörrach Busbahnhof once a week, and the journey takes 2h 31m.

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