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

The cheapest way to get from Forbach to Turnhout is to train and bus which costs €50 - €85 and takes 11h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forbach to Turnhout is to drive which takes 5h 30m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct train between Forbach and Turnhout?

No, there is no direct train from Forbach to Turnhout. However, there are services departing from Forbach(Schwarzw) and arriving at Turnhout via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Frankfurt and Brussels-Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.

How far is it from Forbach to Turnhout?

The distance between Forbach and Turnhout is 656 km. The road distance is 478.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Forbach to Turnhout without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 8h 22m and costs €75 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 8h 22m to get from Forbach to Turnhout, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forbach to Turnhout train from?

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

Train or bus from Forbach to Turnhout?

The best way to get from Forbach to Turnhout is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 8h 22m and costs €75 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €160 and takes 12h 46m.

Where does the Forbach to Turnhout train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Forbach to Turnhout?

Yes, the driving distance between Forbach to Turnhout is 478 km. It takes approximately 5h 30m to drive from Forbach to Turnhout.

Where can I stay near Turnhout?

There are 399+ hotels available in Turnhout.

Forbach to Turnhout - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Forbach to Turnhout by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Forbach(Schwarzw) to Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatz
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt20 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Brussels-Nord79
4. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to TurnhoutIc / ...
8h 22m
€77–218
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Forbach(Schwarzw) to Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatz85670 / ...
2. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Eindhoven StationN93
11h 37m
€54–81
Drive 478.2 km
1. Drive from Forbach to Turnhout478.2 km
5h 30m
€74–106
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Forbach(Schwarzw) to Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatz
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)FRA - BRU
4. Take the train from Malines to Turnhout
8h 8m
€115–296
Train
1. Take the train from Forbach(Schwarzw) to Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatz85670 / ...
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Eindhoven43N
10h 57m
€68–147
Bus
1. Take the bus from Baden-Baden to Strasbourg321
2. Take the bus from Strasbourg to Antwerp Rooseveltplaats834
3. Take the bus from Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A5 to Turnhout Zeshoek416 / ...
12h 46m
€65–158
Train, train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Forbach(Schwarzw) to Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatz
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf
3. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)STR - AMS
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
5. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Turnhout
9h 7m
€157–446

Forbach to Turnhout by train

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8h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 656.1 km
Duration: 8h 22m

What companies run services between Forbach, Germany and Turnhout, Belgium?

You can take a train from Forbach(Schwarzw) to Turnhout via Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatz, Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Frankfurt, and Brussels-Nord in around 8h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Forbach to Turnhout Zeshoek via Gernsbach, Gernsbach, Baden-Baden, Strasbourg, Antwerp Rooseveltplaats, and Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A5 in around 12h 46m.

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