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

The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Forbach is to bus which costs €13 - €19 and takes 4h.

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

The fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Forbach is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs €24 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Heidelberg and Forbach?

No, there is no direct bus from Heidelberg to Forbach. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg Post Waypoint and arriving at Bahnhof, Forbach via Brauerstr./Fernbusbahnhof, Saarbrücken and Hauptbahnhof, Saarbrücken. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.

Is there a direct train between Heidelberg and Forbach?

No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Forbach. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Forbach(F) via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Saarbrücken Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.

How far is it from Heidelberg to Forbach?

The distance between Heidelberg and Forbach is 156 km. The road distance is 160.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Forbach without a car is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs €29 - €80.

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

It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Heidelberg to Forbach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Forbach bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Forbach train from?

Heidelberg to Forbach train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Heidelberg to Forbach?

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Forbach is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs €29 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €19 and takes 4h.

Where does the Heidelberg to Forbach bus arrive?

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

Where does the Heidelberg to Forbach train arrive?

Heidelberg to Forbach train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Saarbrücken Hbf station.

Can I drive from Heidelberg to Forbach?

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

Where can I stay near Forbach?

There are 745+ hotels available in Forbach.

Heidelberg to Forbach - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Heidelberg 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 Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbftrain 82 / ...
2h 59m
€29–76
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heidelberg Post Waypoint to Saarbrücken bus stationbus 109
4h
€13–19
Drive 160.6 km
1. Drive from Heidelberg to Forbachcar 160.6 km
1h 25m
€25–36
Train via Homburg
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Weststadt/Südstadt to Homburgtrain S1
3h 29m
€33–60

Heidelberg to Forbach by train

128Weekly Trains

2h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 156.1 km
Duration: 2h 59m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €29–45 and the journey takes 1h 17m. Süwex also services this route every 2 hours. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Heidelberg Post Waypoint to Saarbrücken bus station once daily. Tickets cost €13–19 and the journey takes 2h 19m.

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