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 €26 - €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 29m 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.

Is there a direct train between Kerkrade and Forbach?

No, there is no direct train from Kerkrade to Forbach. However, there are services departing from Kerkrade Centrum and arriving at Forbach via Heerlen, Liège-Guillemins, Luxembourg and Metz Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.

How far is it from Kerkrade to Forbach?

The distance between Kerkrade and Forbach is 352 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 which takes 7h 33m and costs €50 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 7h 33m 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.

Where do I catch the Kerkrade to Forbach train from?

Kerkrade to Forbach train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Heerlen station.

Train or bus from Kerkrade to Forbach?

The best way to get from Kerkrade to Forbach is to train which takes 7h 33m and costs €50 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €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.

Where does the Kerkrade to Forbach train arrive?

Kerkrade to Forbach train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Liège-Guillemins station.

Can I drive from Kerkrade to Forbach?

Yes, the driving distance between Kerkrade to Forbach is 244 km. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Kerkrade to Forbach.

Where can I stay near Forbach?

There are 568+ 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

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 Heerlen to Liège-GuilleminsS43
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to LuxembourgIc
3. Take the train from Luxembourg to Metz VilleTer / ...
4. Take the train from Metz Ville to ForbachTer
7h 33m
€50–109
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Cologne Airport CGNN79 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Saarbrücken bus stationN11 / ...
8h 21m
€26–45
Drive 243.9 km
1. Drive from Kerkrade to Forbach243.9 km
3h 29m
€44–63
Train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen FernbfIce / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Saarbrücken HbfRe3
7h 47m
€77–183
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Heerlen to Liège-GuilleminsS43
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to LuxembourgIc
3. Take the bus from Luxembourg, Gare Centrale routière to Saarbrücken, HauptbahnhofL40 / ...
7h 51m

Kerkrade to Forbach by train

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7h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 351.8 km
Duration: 7h 33m

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

You can take a train from Kerkrade Centrum to Forbach via Heerlen, Liège-Guillemins, Luxembourg, and Metz Ville in around 7h 33m. 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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