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

The cheapest way to get from Forbach to Aachen is to bus which costs €23 - €45 and takes 7h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forbach to Aachen is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Forbach and Aachen?

No, there is no direct bus from Forbach to Aachen station. However, there are services departing from Bahnhof, Forbach and arriving at Aachen station west via Messegelände, Saarbrücken, Saarbrücken bus station and Cologne Airport CGN. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Forbach and Aachen?

No, there is no direct train from Forbach to Aachen. However, there are services departing from Forbach(F) and arriving at Aachen, Hbf via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.

How far is it from Forbach to Aachen?

The distance between Forbach and Aachen is 465 km. The road distance is 229.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Forbach to Aachen without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 4h 53m and costs €70 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Forbach to Aachen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forbach to Aachen bus from?

Forbach to Aachen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Saarbrücken bus station.

Where do I catch the Forbach to Aachen train from?

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

Train or bus from Forbach to Aachen?

The best way to get from Forbach to Aachen is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 4h 53m and costs €70 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €45 and takes 7h 8m.

Where does the Forbach to Aachen bus arrive?

Forbach to Aachen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cologne Airport CGN station.

Where does the Forbach to Aachen train arrive?

Forbach to Aachen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Forbach to Aachen?

Yes, the driving distance between Forbach to Aachen is 229 km. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Forbach to Aachen.

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

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Forbach to Aachen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Forbach to Aachen by train, bus, car, or train (TGV)

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Train via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Forbach(F) to Frankfurt82
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Aachen, Hbf79
4h 53m
€71–176
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Cologne Airport CGNN11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Aachen station west068 / ...
7h 8m
€23–41
Drive 229.5 km
1. Drive from Forbach to Aachen229.5 km
3h 23m
€35–51
Train
1. Take the train from Forbach to Metz VilleTer
2. Take the train from Metz Ville to LuxembourgTer
3. Take the train from Luxembourg to AngleurIc
4. Take the train from Angleur to Aachen HbfS41
6h 30m
€49–92

Forbach to Aachen by train

4Weekly Trains

4h 53mAverage Duration

€71Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Forbach to Aachen.

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Distance: 465.3 km
Duration: 4h 53m

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

You can take a train from Forbach(F) to Aachen, Hbf via Frankfurt in around 4h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bahnhof, Forbach to Aachen station west via Messegelände, Saarbrücken, Brauerstr./Fernbusbahnhof, Saarbrücken, Saarbrücken bus station, and Cologne Airport CGN in around 7h 8m.

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