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

The cheapest way to get from Forbach to Gelsenkirchen is to bus which costs €28 - €60 and takes 7h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forbach to Gelsenkirchen is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs €50 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Forbach and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct bus from Forbach to Gelsenkirchen station. However, there are services departing from Bahnhof, Forbach and arriving at Duisburg central train station via Calypso am Schanzenberg, Saarbrücken and Saarbrücken bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Forbach and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct train from Forbach to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Forbach and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Saarbruecken Hbf and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.

How far is it from Forbach to Gelsenkirchen?

The distance between Forbach and Gelsenkirchen is 466 km. The road distance is 324.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Forbach to Gelsenkirchen without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 4h 51m and costs €80 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Forbach to Gelsenkirchen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forbach to Gelsenkirchen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Forbach to Gelsenkirchen train from?

Forbach to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Saarbruecken Hbf station.

Train or bus from Forbach to Gelsenkirchen?

The best way to get from Forbach to Gelsenkirchen is to train via Mannheim which takes 4h 51m and costs €80 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €60 and takes 7h 26m.

Where does the Forbach to Gelsenkirchen bus arrive?

Forbach to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Duisburg central train station.

Where does the Forbach to Gelsenkirchen train arrive?

Forbach to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim Hbf station.

Can I drive from Forbach to Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Forbach to Gelsenkirchen is 325 km. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Forbach to Gelsenkirchen.

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

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Where can I stay near Gelsenkirchen?

There are 2011+ hotels available in Gelsenkirchen.

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Forbach to Gelsenkirchen by train (TGV), bus, car, or train

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Train via Mannheim
best
1. Take the train from Saarbruecken Hbf to Mannheim Hbftrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain 47 / ...
4h 51m
€84–177
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Duisburg central train stationbus FlixBus N11
7h 26m
€28–58
Drive 324.8 km
1. Drive from Forbach to Gelsenkirchencar 324.8 km
3h 14m
€52–75
Train
1. Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
2. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain 43 / ...
6h 14m
€51–237
Train via Koblenz
1. Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain 1 / ...
6h 43m
€61–112

Forbach to Gelsenkirchen by train

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Distance: 465.7 km
Duration: 4h 51m

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

You can take a train from Forbach to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Saarbruecken Hbf, Mannheim Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 51m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Duisburg central train station twice daily. Tickets cost €26–40 and the journey takes 5h 15m.

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