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

The cheapest way to get from Forbach to Karlsruhe is to bus which costs €6 - €10 and takes 4h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forbach to Karlsruhe is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs €22 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Forbach and Karlsruhe?

No, there is no direct bus from Forbach to Karlsruhe station. However, there are services departing from Bahnhof, Forbach and arriving at Karlsruhe central train station via Messegelände, Saarbrücken and Saarbrücken bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Forbach and Karlsruhe?

No, there is no direct train from Forbach to Karlsruhe. However, there are services departing from Forbach and arriving at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof via Saarbrücken Hbf and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.

How far is it from Forbach to Karlsruhe?

The distance between Forbach and Karlsruhe is 199 km. The road distance is 148.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Forbach to Karlsruhe without a car is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs €35 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Forbach to Karlsruhe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forbach to Karlsruhe bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Forbach to Karlsruhe train from?

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

Train or bus from Forbach to Karlsruhe?

The best way to get from Forbach to Karlsruhe is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs €35 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €6 - €10 and takes 4h 33m.

Where does the Forbach to Karlsruhe bus arrive?

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

Where does the Forbach to Karlsruhe train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Forbach to Karlsruhe?

Yes, the driving distance between Forbach to Karlsruhe is 149 km. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Forbach to Karlsruhe.

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

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof82 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof20 / ...
2h 30m
€38–110
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Karlsruhe central train station036 / ...
4h 33m
€6–10
Drive 148.5 km
1. Drive from Forbach to Karlsruhe148.5 km
1h 42m
€23–34
Train via Neustadt an der Weinstraße
1. Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Neustadt, HauptbahnhofRe1
2. Take the train from Neustadt, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe HauptbahnhofRb51 / ...
4h 12m
€36–66
Train #2
1. Take the train from Homburg to Karlsruhe HauptbahnhofS3
4h 51m
€34–64

Forbach to Karlsruhe by train

169Weekly Trains

2h 30mAverage Duration

€38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 198.7 km
Duration: 2h 30m

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

You can take a train from Forbach to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof via Saarbrücken Hbf and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 2h 30m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Karlsruhe central train station twice daily. Tickets cost €14–20 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Union Ivkoni also services this route twice a week.

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