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

The cheapest way to get from Forbach to Heidelberg is to bus which costs €12 - €19 and takes 3h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forbach to Heidelberg is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs €25 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Forbach and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct bus from Forbach to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Bahnhof, Forbach and arriving at Heidelberg Pre Waypoint via Calypso am Schanzenberg, Saarbrücken and Saarbrücken bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Forbach and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct train from Forbach to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Forbach and arriving at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.

How far is it from Forbach to Heidelberg?

The distance between Forbach and Heidelberg is 156 km. The road distance is 161.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Forbach to Heidelberg without a car is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs €26 - €65.

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

It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Forbach to Heidelberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forbach to Heidelberg bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Forbach to Heidelberg train from?

Forbach to Heidelberg train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Forbach station.

Train or bus from Forbach to Heidelberg?

The best way to get from Forbach to Heidelberg is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs €26 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €12 - €19 and takes 3h 46m.

Where does the Forbach to Heidelberg bus arrive?

Forbach to Heidelberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heidelberg Pre Waypoint station.

Where does the Forbach to Heidelberg train arrive?

Forbach to Heidelberg train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Mannheim Hbf station.

Can I drive from Forbach to Heidelberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Forbach to Heidelberg is 161 km. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Forbach to Heidelberg.

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

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Where can I stay near Heidelberg?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Forbach to Mannheim Hbftrain Tgv
1h 51m
€26–62
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Heidelberg Pre Waypointbus 109
3h 46m
€12–19
Drive 161.5 km
1. Drive from Forbach to Heidelbergcar 161.5 km
1h 25m
€26–38
Train, tram
1. Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 82 / ...
2. Take the tram from Mannheim Hbf to Heidelberg, Seegartentram Rnv 5
3h 3m
€29–63
Train via Homburg
1. Take the train from Homburg to Heidelberg, Weststadt/Südstadttrain S1 / ...
3h 59m
€23–94

Forbach to Heidelberg by train

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Distance: 156.3 km
Duration: 1h 51m

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

TGV inOui operates a train from Forbach to Mannheim Hbf once daily. Tickets cost €27–45 and the journey takes 1h 29m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route once daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint once daily. Tickets cost €12–19 and the journey takes 2h 4m.

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