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

The cheapest way to get from Forbach to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 19 - SFr 45 and takes 5h 8m.

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 2h 26m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 55.

Is there a direct bus between Forbach and Basel?

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.

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 and arriving at Basel Sbb via Metz Ville and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.

How far is it from Forbach to Basel?

The distance between Forbach and Basel is 261 km. The road distance is 227.6 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 bus and train which takes 5h 3m and costs SFr 49 - SFr 52.

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

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Forbach to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forbach to Basel bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Forbach to Basel train from?

Forbach to Basel train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Forbach station.

Train or bus from Forbach to Basel?

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.

Where does the Forbach to Basel bus arrive?

Forbach to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Where does the Forbach to Basel train arrive?

Forbach to Basel train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Metz Ville station.

Can I drive from Forbach to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Forbach to Basel is 228 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Forbach to Basel.

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

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

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
1. Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Sarreguemines Gare Routierebus 129
2. Take the train from Sarreguemines to Strasbourgtrain Ter
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
5h 3m
CHF 49–52
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Basel SBBbus N506 / ...
5h 8m
CHF 19–45
Drive 227.6 km
1. Drive from Forbach to Baselcar 227.6 km
2h 26m
CHF 37–54
Train
1. Take the train from Forbach to Metz Villetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Metz Ville to Strasbourgtrain Ter
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
5h 8m
CHF 68–124
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Forbach to Metz Villetrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Metz Central Bus Station to Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strassebus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3636
6h 26m
CHF 27–33

Forbach to Basel by bus and train

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Map of how to get from Forbach to Basel.

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Distance: 260.7 km
Duration: 5h 3m

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.

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