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

The cheapest way to get from Linz to Forbach is to bus which costs €60 - €110 and takes 12h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Linz to Forbach is to drive and car train which takes 5h 17m and costs €150 - €210.

Is there a direct train between Linz and Forbach?

No, there is no direct train from Linz to Forbach. However, there are services departing from Linz Hbf and arriving at Forbach(Schwarzw) via München Hbf and Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.

How far is it from Linz to Forbach?

The distance between Linz and Forbach is 665 km. The road distance is 531 km.

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

The best way to get from Linz to Forbach without a car is to train via Munich which takes 8h 46m and costs €65 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 8h 46m to get from Linz to Forbach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Linz to Forbach train from?

Linz to Forbach train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, depart from Linz Hbf station.

Train or bus from Linz to Forbach?

The best way to get from Linz to Forbach is to train via Munich which takes 8h 46m and costs €65 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €110 and takes 12h 17m.

Where does the Linz to Forbach train arrive?

Linz to Forbach train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, arrive at Muenchen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Linz to Forbach?

Yes, the driving distance between Linz to Forbach is 531 km. It takes approximately 5h 21m to drive from Linz to Forbach.

Where can I stay near Forbach?

There are 1148+ hotels available in Forbach.

Linz to Forbach - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and car train

There are 7 ways to get from Linz to Forbach by train, bus, car, plane, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Munich
best
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Muenchen Hbf962 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof60 / ...
3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatz to Forbach(Schwarzw)
8h 46m
€69–184
Train via Stuttgart
cheapest
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Muenchen Hbf962 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Hauptbahnhof62 / ...
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Bondorf14b / ...
4. Take the train from Bondorf(B Herrenberg) to Forbach(Schwarzw)
8h 54m
€59–263
Bus
1. Take the bus from Linz Wissensturm to Nuremberg Central Bus StationUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3643 / ...
2. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Baden-BadenN168 / ...
12h 17m
€64–102
Drive 531 km
1. Drive from Linz to Forbach531 km
5h 21m
€86–125
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Flughafen Wien
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)VIE - STR
3. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf
4. Take the train from Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatz to Forbach(Schwarzw)
8h 39m
€117–293
Train
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Plochingen962
2. Take the train from Plochingen to HerrenbergS1
3. Take the train from Herrenberg to Forbach
8h 49m
€103–225
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Linz to Salzburg Hbf
2. Take the car train from Salzburg Hbf to München Ost
3. Drive from München Ost to Forbach
5h 17m
€151–206

Linz to Forbach by train

49Weekly Trains

8h 46mAverage Duration

€69Cheapest Price

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Distance: 665.3 km
Duration: 8h 46m

What companies run services between Linz, Austria and Forbach, Germany?

You can take a train from Linz Hbf to Forbach(Schwarzw) via Muenchen Hbf, München Hbf, Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, and Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatz in around 8h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Linz Wissensturm to Forbach(Schwarzw) via Nuremberg central bus station, Baden-Baden, Gernsbach, and Gernsbach Bf in around 12h 17m.

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