There are 5 ways to get from Forbach to Basel by bus, train, car, or train (TGV)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Sarreguemines Gare Routierebus 129
- Take the train from Sarreguemines to Strasbourgtrain Ter
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
5h 3mCHF 49–52Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Basel SBBbus N506 / ...
5h 8mCHF 19–45Drive 227.6 km
- Drive from Forbach to Baselcar 227.6 km
2h 26mCHF 37–54Train
- Take the train from Forbach to Metz Villetrain Ter
- Take the train from Metz Ville to Strasbourgtrain Ter
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
5h 8mCHF 68–124Train, bus
- Take the train from Forbach to Metz Villetrain Ter
- Take the bus from Metz Central Bus Station to Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strassebus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3636
6h 26mCHF 27–33
Forbach to Basel by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Forbach to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 19 - SFr 45 and takes 5h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Forbach to Basel is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 55.
No, there is no direct bus from Forbach to Basel. However, there are services departing from Bahnhof, Forbach and arriving at Basel SBB via Messegelände, Saarbrücken and Saarbrücken bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Forbach to Basel. However, there are services departing from Forbach and arriving at Basel Sbb via Metz Ville and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
The distance between Forbach and Basel is 261 km. The road distance is 227.6 km.
The best way to get from Forbach to Basel without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 3m and costs SFr 49 - SFr 52.
It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Forbach to Basel, including transfers.
Forbach to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Saarbrücken bus station.
Forbach to Basel train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Forbach station.
The best way to get from Forbach to Basel is to bus which takes 5h 8m and costs SFr 19 - SFr 45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 65 - SFr 130 and takes 5h 8m.
What companies run services between Forbach, France and Basel, Switzerland?
FlixBus operates a bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Basel SBB 3 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 19–45 and the journey takes 3h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Forbach to Basel Sbb via Metz Ville and Strasbourg in around 5h 8m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Sarreguemines to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 20–21
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 27–28
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Forbach to Metz Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 15–16
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Metz Ville to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 31–32
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Metz Ville to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 26–80
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +33 (0) 03 87 29 39 29
- contact@tad-forbus.fr
- Website
- forbus.fr
Bus from Gare Routiere to Sarreguemines Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- forbus.fr
- Phone
- 09 70 80 90 10
- webmestre@moselle.fr
- Website
- fluo.grandest.fr
Bus from Gare Routiere to Sarreguemines Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 2–3
- Schedules at
- fluo.grandest.fr
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 19–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 07001 8282
- booking@union-ivkoni.com
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Metz Central Bus Station to Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 12–17
- Website
- https://union-ivkoni.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Forbach to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel SBB station.
Forbach to Basel train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Metz Ville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Forbach to Basel is 228 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Forbach to Basel.
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