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

The cheapest way to get from Kerkrade to Forbach is to bus which costs €24 - €45 and takes 8h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kerkrade to Forbach is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Kerkrade and Forbach?

No, there is no direct bus from Kerkrade to Forbach. However, there are services departing from Herzogenrath, Pilgramsweg and arriving at Bahnhof, Forbach via Aachen station west, Cologne Airport CGN, Brauerstr./Fernbusbahnhof, Saarbrücken and Hauptbahnhof, Saarbrücken. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.

How far is it from Kerkrade to Forbach?

The distance between Kerkrade and Forbach is 467 km. The road distance is 243.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Kerkrade to Forbach without a car is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 6h 44m and costs €70 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Kerkrade to Forbach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kerkrade to Forbach bus from?

Kerkrade to Forbach bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Aachen station west.

Train or bus from Kerkrade to Forbach?

The best way to get from Kerkrade to Forbach is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 6h 44m and costs €70 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €45 and takes 8h 21m.

Where does the Kerkrade to Forbach bus arrive?

Kerkrade to Forbach bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cologne Airport CGN station.

Can I drive from Kerkrade to Forbach?

Yes, the driving distance between Kerkrade to Forbach is 244 km. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Kerkrade to Forbach.

Where can I stay near Forbach?

There are 254+ hotels available in Forbach.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Kerkrade to Forbach by train, bus, or car

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Train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
best
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbftrain 82 / ...
6h 44m
€73–197
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Cologne Airport CGNbus N79 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Saarbrücken bus stationbus FlixBus N11 / ...
8h 21m
€24–43
Drive 243.9 km
1. Drive from Kerkrade to Forbachcar 243.9 km
3h 32m
€44–63
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Heerlen to Liège-Guilleminstrain S43
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Luxembourgtrain Ic
3. Take the bus from Luxembourg, Gare Centrale routière to Saarbrücken, Hauptbahnhofbus L40
8h 1m
Train
1. Take the train from Euskirchen Bf to Pfalzel, Hafenstraßetrain Re22
2. Take the train from Pfalzel, Hafenstraße to Saarbrücken Hbftrain Rb71
9h 27m
€68–111

Kerkrade to Forbach by bus and train

87Weekly Services

6h 44mAverage Duration

€73Cheapest Price

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Distance: 466.6 km
Duration: 6h 44m

What companies run services between Kerkrade, Netherlands and Forbach, France?

You can take a bus from Kerkrade, Busstation to Forbach(F) via Herzogenrath, Bahnhof, Herzogenrath, Bf, Aachen Hbf, Frankfurt, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, and Saarbrücken Hbf in around 6h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Herzogenrath, Pilgramsweg to Bahnhof, Forbach via Aachen, Bendplatz, Aachen station west, Cologne Airport CGN, Saarbrücken bus station, Brauerstr./Fernbusbahnhof, Saarbrücken, and Hauptbahnhof, Saarbrücken in around 8h 21m.

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