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

The cheapest way to get from Heilbronn to Forbach is to bus which costs €14 - €27 and takes 5h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heilbronn to Forbach is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Heilbronn and Forbach?

No, there is no direct bus from Heilbronn station to Forbach. However, there are services departing from Heilbronn central train station and arriving at Bahnhof, Forbach via Mannheim central bus station, Brauerstr./Fernbusbahnhof, Saarbrücken and Hauptbahnhof, Saarbrücken. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Heilbronn and Forbach?

No, there is no direct train from Heilbronn to Forbach. However, there are services departing from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Forbach(F) via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.

How far is it from Heilbronn to Forbach?

The distance between Heilbronn and Forbach is 237 km. The road distance is 217.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Heilbronn to Forbach without a car is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs €40 - €95.

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

It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Heilbronn to Forbach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heilbronn to Forbach bus from?

Heilbronn to Forbach bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Heilbronn central train station.

Where do I catch the Heilbronn to Forbach train from?

Heilbronn to Forbach train services, operated by DB Regio Stuttgart, depart from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Heilbronn to Forbach?

The best way to get from Heilbronn to Forbach is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs €40 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €14 - €27 and takes 5h 49m.

Where does the Heilbronn to Forbach bus arrive?

Heilbronn to Forbach bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Mannheim central bus station.

Where does the Heilbronn to Forbach train arrive?

Heilbronn to Forbach train services, operated by DB Regio Stuttgart, arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Heilbronn to Forbach?

Yes, the driving distance between Heilbronn to Forbach is 217 km. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Heilbronn to Forbach.

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

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Where can I stay near Forbach?

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

There are 4 ways to get from Heilbronn to Forbach by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain RE10a / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Forbach(F)train 82
3h 47m
€42–94
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heilbronn central train station to Mannheim central bus stationbus N36 / ...
2. Take the bus from Mannheim central bus station to Saarbrücken bus stationbus 109 / ...
5h 49m
€15–26
Drive 217.4 km
1. Drive from Heilbronn to Forbachcar 217.4 km
1h 53m
€35–50
Train via Saarbrücken Hbf
1. Take the train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain RE10a / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbftrain 82 / ...
4h 5m
€40–94

Heilbronn to Forbach by train

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3h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 236.7 km
Duration: 3h 47m

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

You can take a train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Forbach(F) via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heilbronn central train station to Bahnhof, Forbach via Mannheim central bus station, Saarbrücken bus station, Brauerstr./Fernbusbahnhof, Saarbrücken, and Hauptbahnhof, Saarbrücken in around 5h 49m.

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