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 €10 - €17 and takes 3h 58m.

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 26m and costs €25 - €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 3h 58m.

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. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.

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 41m and costs €28 - €80.

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

It takes approximately 2h 41m 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 41m and costs €28 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €10 - €17 and takes 3h 58m.

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 Forbach(F) station.

Can I drive from Heidelberg to Forbach?

Yes, the driving distance between Heidelberg to Forbach is 161 km. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Heidelberg to Forbach.

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

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Where can I stay near Forbach?

There are 825+ hotels available in Forbach.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Heidelberg to Forbach by train, bus, car, or tram

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 Forbach(F)train 82
2h 41m
€28–76
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heidelberg Post Waypoint to Saarbrücken bus stationbus 109
3h 58m
€10–17
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Weststadt/Südstadt to Homburgtrain S1
2. Take the bus from Hauptbahnhof, Homburg to Kleinblittersdorf Bfbus R14 / ...
5h 15m
Drive 160.6 km
1. Drive from Heidelberg to Forbachcar 160.6 km
1h 26m
€26–37
Tram, train
1. Take the tram from Heidelberg, Seegarten to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftram Rnv 5
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbftrain 82 / ...
3h 40m
€28–72

Heidelberg to Forbach by train

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2h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 156.3 km
Duration: 2h 41m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Forbach(F) twice a week. Tickets cost €25–65 and the journey takes 1h 29m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Heidelberg Post Waypoint to Saarbrücken bus station once daily. Tickets cost €10–17 and the journey takes 2h 19m.

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