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

The cheapest way to get from Geilenkirchen to Forbach is to bus which costs €29 - €50 and takes 8h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Geilenkirchen to Forbach is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct train between Geilenkirchen and Forbach?

No, there is no direct train from Geilenkirchen to Forbach. However, there are services departing from Geilenkirchen and arriving at Forbach(F) via Duesseldorf Hbf, Koblenz Hauptbahnhof and Saarbrücken Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.

How far is it from Geilenkirchen to Forbach?

The distance between Geilenkirchen and Forbach is 402 km. The road distance is 266.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Geilenkirchen to Forbach without a car is to train which takes 7h 15m and costs €65 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Geilenkirchen to Forbach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Geilenkirchen to Forbach train from?

Geilenkirchen to Forbach train services, operated by National Express, depart from Geilenkirchen station.

Train or bus from Geilenkirchen to Forbach?

The best way to get from Geilenkirchen to Forbach is to train which takes 7h 15m and costs €65 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €50 and takes 8h 21m.

Where does the Geilenkirchen to Forbach train arrive?

Geilenkirchen to Forbach train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Duesseldorf Hbf station.

Can I drive from Geilenkirchen to Forbach?

Yes, the driving distance between Geilenkirchen to Forbach is 267 km. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Geilenkirchen to Forbach.

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

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Where can I stay near Forbach?

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

There are 5 ways to get from Geilenkirchen to Forbach 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 Geilenkirchen to Duesseldorf HbfRe
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koblenz HbfRe
3. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken HbfRe1
7h 15m
€67–142
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Cologne Airport CGNN79 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Saarbrücken bus stationN11 / ...
8h 21m
€29–50
Drive 266.8 km
1. Drive from Geilenkirchen to Forbach266.8 km
3h 7m
€42–60
Train via Mönchengladbach
1. Take the train from MG Rheydt Hbf to Koblenz HauptbahnhofRb27 / ...
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken HbfRe1
8h 9m
€68–105
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Herzogenrath to Liège-GuilleminsS43
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to LuxembourgIc
3. Take the bus from Luxembourg, Gare Centrale routière to Saarbrücken, HauptbahnhofL40 / ...
8h 23m

Geilenkirchen to Forbach by train

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7h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 401.9 km
Duration: 7h 15m

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

You can take a train from Geilenkirchen to Forbach(F) via Duesseldorf Hbf, Koblenz Hauptbahnhof, and Saarbrücken Hbf in around 7h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Geilenkirchen to Bahnhof, Forbach via Aachen West, Aachen station west, Cologne Airport CGN, Saarbrücken bus station, Brauerstr./Fernbusbahnhof, Saarbrücken, and Hauptbahnhof, Saarbrücken in around 8h 21m.

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