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

The cheapest way to get from Karlsruhe to Forbach is to bus which costs €6 - €10 and takes 4h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Karlsruhe to Forbach is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs €22 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Karlsruhe and Forbach?

No, there is no direct bus from Karlsruhe station to Forbach. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe central train station and arriving at Bahnhof, Forbach via Brauerstr./Fernbusbahnhof, Saarbrücken and Hauptbahnhof, Saarbrücken. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Karlsruhe and Forbach?

No, there is no direct train from Karlsruhe to Forbach. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Forbach(F) via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Saarbrücken Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.

How far is it from Karlsruhe to Forbach?

The distance between Karlsruhe and Forbach is 199 km. The road distance is 148.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Forbach without a car is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs €30 - €80.

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

It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Karlsruhe to Forbach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Karlsruhe to Forbach bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Karlsruhe to Forbach train from?

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

Train or bus from Karlsruhe to Forbach?

The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Forbach is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs €30 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €6 - €10 and takes 4h 26m.

Where does the Karlsruhe to Forbach bus arrive?

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

Where does the Karlsruhe to Forbach train arrive?

Karlsruhe to Forbach train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Karlsruhe to Forbach?

Yes, the driving distance between Karlsruhe to Forbach is 149 km. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Karlsruhe to Forbach.

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

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Where can I stay near Forbach?

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

There are 5 ways to get from Karlsruhe 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 Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof20 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbf82 / ...
3h 1m
€34–76
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Saarbrücken bus station036 / ...
4h 26m
€6–10
Drive 148.5 km
1. Drive from Karlsruhe to Forbach148.5 km
1h 44m
€23–34
Train via Neustadt an der Weinstraße
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Neustadt, HauptbahnhofRb51 / ...
2. Take the train from Neustadt, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken HbfRe1
3h 53m
€36–61
Train #2
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to HomburgS1
4h 20m
€39–69

Karlsruhe to Forbach by train

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Distance: 198.9 km
Duration: 3h 1m

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

You can take a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Forbach(F) via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Saarbrücken Hbf in around 3h 1m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Saarbrücken bus station twice daily. Tickets cost €14–20 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Union Ivkoni also services this route twice a week.

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