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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Forbach is to bus which costs €9 - €13 and takes 3h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Forbach is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs €23 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Mainz and Forbach?

No, there is no direct bus from Mainz station to Forbach. However, there are services departing from Mainz central train station and arriving at Bahnhof, Forbach via Brauerstr./Fernbusbahnhof, Saarbrücken and Hauptbahnhof, Saarbrücken. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Mainz and Forbach?

No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Forbach. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Forbach(F) via Saarbrücken Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.

How far is it from Mainz to Forbach?

The distance between Mainz and Forbach is 175 km. The road distance is 152.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Mainz to Forbach without a car is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs €35 - €55.

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

It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Mainz to Forbach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Forbach bus from?

Mainz to Forbach bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Mainz central train station.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Forbach train from?

Mainz to Forbach train services, operated by vlexx, depart from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Mainz to Forbach?

The best way to get from Mainz to Forbach is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs €35 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €9 - €13 and takes 3h 46m.

Where does the Mainz to Forbach bus arrive?

Mainz to Forbach bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Saarbrücken bus station.

Where does the Mainz to Forbach train arrive?

Mainz to Forbach train services, operated by vlexx, arrive at Saarbrücken Hbf station.

Can I drive from Mainz to Forbach?

Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Forbach is 152 km. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Mainz to Forbach.

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

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Where can I stay near Forbach?

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Mainz to Forbach - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Mainz to Forbach by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken HbfRe3 / ...
3h 4m
€35–50
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mainz central train station to Saarbrücken bus stationN90 / ...
3h 46m
€9–13
Drive 152.3 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Forbach152.3 km
1h 19m
€24–35

Mainz to Forbach by train

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Distance: 175.2 km
Duration: 3h 4m

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

vlexx operates a train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €29–45 and the journey takes 2h 14m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Mainz central train station to Saarbrücken bus station twice daily. Tickets cost €9–13 and the journey takes 2h 5m.

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