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

The cheapest way to get from Karlsruhe to Forst is to bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 13h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Karlsruhe to Forst is to drive which takes 5h 46m and costs €95 - €140.

Is there a direct train between Karlsruhe and Forst?

No, there is no direct train from Karlsruhe to Forst. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Forst(Lausitz) via Leipzig Hbf and Cottbus Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 22m.

How far is it from Karlsruhe to Forst?

The distance between Karlsruhe and Forst is 676 km. The road distance is 665.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Forst without a car is to train which takes 9h 22m and costs €65 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 9h 22m to get from Karlsruhe to Forst, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Karlsruhe to Forst train from?

Karlsruhe to Forst train services, operated by Österreichische Bundesbahnen, depart from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Karlsruhe to Forst?

The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Forst is to train which takes 9h 22m and costs €65 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 13h 13m.

Where does the Karlsruhe to Forst train arrive?

Karlsruhe to Forst train services, operated by Österreichische Bundesbahnen, arrive at Leipzig Hbf station.

Can I drive from Karlsruhe to Forst?

Yes, the driving distance between Karlsruhe to Forst is 666 km. It takes approximately 5h 46m to drive from Karlsruhe to Forst.

Where can I stay near Forst?

There are 329+ hotels available in Forst.

Karlsruhe to Forst - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Karlsruhe to Forst by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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 Leipzig Hbf12N
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Cottbus, HauptbahnhofRe10
9h 22m
€67–158
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Berlin Airport BERN13 / ...
2. Take the bus from Berlin Airport BER to Cottbus bus stationN1360a
13h 13m
€44–73
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Karlsruhe Hbf to ElsterwerdaEn
2. Take the train from Finsterwalde, Bahnhof to Cottbus, HauptbahnhofRe10 / ...
11h 37m
€120–175
Drive 665.5 km
1. Drive from Karlsruhe to Forst665.5 km
5h 46m
€96–138
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt12 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Leipzig Hbf13 / ...
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof
9h 41m
€78–234
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)STR - BER
3. Take the train from S Königs Wusterhausen Bhf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof
7h 15m
€103–309
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)FRA - BER
3. Take the train from S Königs Wusterhausen Bhf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof
6h 46m
€117–336
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dresden Airport (DRS)FRA - DRS
3. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof
7h 18m
€175–377
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)FRA - LEJ
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof
7h 25m
€130–276

Karlsruhe to Forst by train

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9h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 676.1 km
Duration: 9h 22m

What companies run services between Karlsruhe, Germany and Forst, Brandenburg, Germany?

You can take a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Forst(Lausitz) via Leipzig Hbf, Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof, and Cottbus Hbf in around 9h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Forst(Lausitz) via Berlin Airport BER, Cottbus bus station, and Cottbus Hbf in around 13h 13m.

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