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

The cheapest way to get from Forbach to Pforzheim is to bus which costs €15 - €35 and takes 5h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forbach to Pforzheim is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs €26 - €40.

Is there a direct train between Forbach and Pforzheim?

No, there is no direct train from Forbach to Pforzheim. However, there are services departing from Forbach and arriving at Pforzheim Hbf via Saarbrücken Hbf, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Karlsruhe Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.

How far is it from Forbach to Pforzheim?

The distance between Forbach and Pforzheim is 229 km. The road distance is 172.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Forbach to Pforzheim without a car is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs €30 - €100.

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

It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Forbach to Pforzheim, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forbach to Pforzheim train from?

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

Train or bus from Forbach to Pforzheim?

The best way to get from Forbach to Pforzheim is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs €30 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €35 and takes 5h 8m.

Where does the Forbach to Pforzheim train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Forbach to Pforzheim?

Yes, the driving distance between Forbach to Pforzheim is 173 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Forbach to Pforzheim.

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

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

There are 5 ways to get from Forbach to Pforzheim 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, Hauptbahnhoftrain 82 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
3h 11m
€34–100
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Karlsruhe central train stationbus 036 / ...
5h 8m
€16–33
Drive 172.9 km
1. Drive from Forbach to Pforzheimcar 172.9 km
2h 5m
€27–39
Train via Neustadt an der Weinstraße
1. Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Neustadt, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
2. Take the train from Neustadt, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain Rb51 / ...
4h 14m
€39–87
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Kleinblittersdorf Bf to Hauptbahnhof, Homburgbus R14 / ...
2. Take the train from Homburg to Karlsruhe-Durlachtrain S3
6h 46m

Forbach to Pforzheim by train

141Weekly Trains

3h 11mAverage Duration

€34Cheapest Price

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Distance: 229.4 km
Duration: 3h 11m

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

You can take a train from Forbach to Pforzheim Hbf via Saarbrücken Hbf, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, and Karlsruhe Hbf in around 3h 11m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Karlsruhe central train station twice daily. Tickets cost €10–19 and the journey takes 2h 50m.

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