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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Forbach is to fly and train which costs €75 - €380 and takes 10h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Forbach is to fly and bus which takes 9h 28m and costs €80 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Forbach?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Forbach. However, there are services departing from İstanbul Esenler and arriving at Forbach via Beograd, Autobuska stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Forbach?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Forbach. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Forbach(F) via Halkali, Videle, Budapest-Keleti, Zürich HB and Mulhouse Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 22m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Forbach?

The distance between Istanbul and Forbach is 2124 km. The road distance is 2311.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Forbach without a car is to bus and train which takes 30h 5m and costs €160 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 9h 28m to get from Istanbul to Forbach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Forbach bus from?

Istanbul to Forbach bus services, operated by Luks Yonca, depart from İstanbul Esenler station.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Forbach train from?

Istanbul to Forbach train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.

Where does the Istanbul to Forbach bus arrive?

Istanbul to Forbach bus services, operated by Luks Yonca, arrive at Beograd, Autobuska stanica station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Forbach?

Forbach is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 2:20 PM in Istanbul and 12:20 PM in Forbach.

Where does the Istanbul to Forbach train arrive?

Istanbul to Forbach train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Videle station.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Forbach?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Forbach is 2311 km. It takes approximately 21h 29m to drive from Istanbul to Forbach.

Where can I stay near Forbach?

There are 782+ hotels available in Forbach.

Istanbul to Forbach - 13 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 13 ways to get from Istanbul to Forbach by plane, bus, train, night train, car, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Istanbul to Luxembourg, bus
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane IST - LUX
2. Take the bus from Kirchberg, Gare routière Luxexpo to Merzig, Bahnhofbus
9h 28m
€82–247
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Stuttgart Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane SAW - STR
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbftrain
10h 34m
€78–380
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the train from Pasing to Saarbrücken Hbftrain 60
30h 5m
€167–313
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Videlenighttrain
2. Take the train from Videle to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
3. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
5. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Forbach(F)train 84
44h 22m
€288–531
Drive 2,311.3 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Forbachcar 2,311.3 km
21h 29m
€360–519
Fly Istanbul to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane IST - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbftrain
9h 41m
€135–322
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane SAW - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbftrain
10h 7m
€85–308
Fly Istanbul to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane IST - STR
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbftrain
10h 13m
€133–316
Fly Istanbul to Basel, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Basel (BSL)plane IST - BSL
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Forbach(F)train
11h 12m
€132–366
Fly Istanbul to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane IST - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain
3. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Forbach(F)train
12h 9m
€170–429
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane SAW - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain
3. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Forbach(F)train
12h 35m
€118–466
Bus
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Forbachbus
37h 55m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Istanbul to Villach Hbf ARZcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to Würzburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Würzburg Hbf to Forbachcar
20h 35m
€397–561

Istanbul to Forbach by bus and train

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30h 5mAverage Duration

€167Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,124.5 km
Duration: 9h 28m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Forbach, France?

You can take a bus from İstanbul Esenler to Forbach via Beograd, Autobuska stanica in around 37h 55m.

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