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

The cheapest way to get from Kassel to Forbach is to bus which costs €28 - €40 and takes 8h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kassel to Forbach is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs €50 - €80.

Is there a direct train between Kassel and Forbach?

No, there is no direct train from Kassel to Forbach. However, there are services departing from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and arriving at Forbach(F) via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Saarbrücken Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.

How far is it from Kassel to Forbach?

The distance between Kassel and Forbach is 408 km. The road distance is 352.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Kassel to Forbach without a car is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs €35 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Kassel to Forbach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kassel to Forbach train from?

Kassel to Forbach train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.

Train or bus from Kassel to Forbach?

The best way to get from Kassel to Forbach is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs €35 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €40 and takes 8h 41m.

Where does the Kassel to Forbach train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kassel to Forbach?

Yes, the driving distance between Kassel to Forbach is 353 km. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Kassel to Forbach.

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

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Where can I stay near Forbach?

There are 738+ hotels available in Forbach.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Kassel 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 Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof20 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbf82 / ...
4h 47m
€37–129
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kassel Kaufungen Papierfabrik to Saarbrücken bus stationN235 / ...
8h 41m
€28–40
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Kassel Hauptbahnhof to FrankfurtRe30
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt - Main Bus Station to Saarbrücken - Dudweilerstraße Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
7h 41m
€42–80
Drive 352.7 km
1. Drive from Kassel to Forbach352.7 km
3h 1m
€55–79

Kassel to Forbach by train

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4h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 408.1 km
Duration: 4h 47m

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

You can take a train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Forbach(F) via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Saarbrücken Hbf in around 4h 47m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Kassel Kaufungen Papierfabrik to Saarbrücken bus station twice daily. Tickets cost €28–40 and the journey takes 5h 50m.

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