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

The cheapest way to get from Interlaken to Forbach is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 8h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Interlaken to Forbach is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs €60 - €95.

Is there a direct bus between Interlaken and Forbach?

No, there is no direct bus from Interlaken to Forbach. However, there are services departing from Interlaken, Rugenparkstrasse and arriving at Bahnhof, Forbach via Bern, Bahnhof, Bern, Brauerstr./Fernbusbahnhof, Saarbrücken and Hauptbahnhof, Saarbrücken. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Interlaken and Forbach?

No, there is no direct train from Interlaken to Forbach. However, there are services departing from Interlaken West and arriving at Forbach(F) via Basel SBB and Mulhouse Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.

How far is it from Interlaken to Forbach?

The distance between Interlaken and Forbach is 500 km. The road distance is 378.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Interlaken to Forbach without a car is to train which takes 7h 3m and costs €75 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Interlaken to Forbach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Interlaken to Forbach bus from?

Interlaken to Forbach bus services, operated by PostAuto Schweiz AG, depart from Interlaken, Rugenparkstrasse station.

Where do I catch the Interlaken to Forbach train from?

Interlaken to Forbach train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Interlaken West station.

Train or bus from Interlaken to Forbach?

The best way to get from Interlaken to Forbach is to train which takes 7h 3m and costs €75 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 8h 44m.

Where does the Interlaken to Forbach bus arrive?

Interlaken to Forbach bus services, operated by PostAuto Schweiz AG, arrive at Bern, Bahnhof station.

Where does the Interlaken to Forbach train arrive?

Interlaken to Forbach train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Interlaken to Forbach?

Yes, the driving distance between Interlaken to Forbach is 378 km. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Interlaken to Forbach.

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

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Where can I stay near Forbach?

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

There are 5 ways to get from Interlaken to Forbach by train, bus, car, or train (Trenitalia)

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 Interlaken West to Basel SBBtrain Ic61 / ...
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Forbach(F)train 84
7h 3m
€79–153
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Interlaken, Rugenparkstrasse to Bern, Bahnhofbus Ev1
2. Take the bus from Bern to Saarbrücken bus stationbus N506
8h 44m
€33–54
Drive 378.1 km
1. Drive from Interlaken to Forbachcar 378.1 km
4h 1m
€65–94
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Interlaken West to Basel SBBtrain Ec / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbftrain 82 / ...
7h 21m
€69–233
Train via Strasbourg
1. Take the train from Interlaken West to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Strasbourgtrain Ter
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Sarregueminestrain Ter
8h 18m
€114–190

Interlaken to Forbach by train

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7h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 500.2 km
Duration: 7h 3m

What companies run services between Interlaken, Switzerland and Forbach, France?

You can take a train from Interlaken West to Forbach(F) via Basel SBB and Mulhouse Ville in around 7h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interlaken, Rugenparkstrasse to Bahnhof, Forbach via Bern, Bahnhof, Bern, Neufeld P+R, Bern, Saarbrücken bus station, Brauerstr./Fernbusbahnhof, Saarbrücken, and Hauptbahnhof, Saarbrücken in around 8h 44m.

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