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 €13 - €40 and takes 5h 14m.

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(F) and arriving at Pforzheim Hbf via Stuttgart Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.

How far is it from Forbach to Pforzheim?

The distance between Forbach and Pforzheim is 295 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 2h 52m and costs €55 - €85.

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

It takes approximately 2h 52m 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 Forbach(F) station.

Train or bus from Forbach to Pforzheim?

The best way to get from Forbach to Pforzheim is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs €55 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €40 and takes 5h 14m.

Where does the Forbach to Pforzheim train arrive?

Forbach to Pforzheim train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at 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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Where can I stay near 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, bus, or car

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 Forbach(F) to Hauptbahnhoftrain 83
2. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Pforzheim Hbftrain Re
2h 52m
€58–81
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Karlsruhe central train stationbus 036 / ...
5h 14m
€14–38
Drive 172.9 km
1. Drive from Forbach to Pforzheimcar 172.9 km
2h 5m
€27–38
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 Wörthtrain Re6
3. Take the train from Woerth(Rhein) to Pforzheim Hbftrain
5h 3m
Train #2
1. Take the train from Homburg to Karlsruhe-Durlachtrain S3
5h 23m
€39–78

Forbach to Pforzheim by train

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2h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 295.1 km
Duration: 2h 52m

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

You can take a train from Forbach(F) to Pforzheim Hbf via Hauptbahnhof and Stuttgart Hbf in around 2h 52m. 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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