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

The cheapest way to get from Mannheim to Forbach is to bus which costs €5 - €24 and takes 3h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mannheim to Forbach is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs €20 - €30.

Is there a direct bus between Mannheim and Forbach?

No, there is no direct bus from Mannheim station to Forbach. However, there are services departing from Mannheim central bus station and arriving at Bahnhof, Forbach via Brauerstr./Fernbusbahnhof, Saarbrücken and Hauptbahnhof, Saarbrücken. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Mannheim and Forbach?

No, there is no direct train from Mannheim to Forbach. However, there are services departing from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Forbach(F) via Saarbrücken Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.

How far is it from Mannheim to Forbach?

The distance between Mannheim and Forbach is 139 km. The road distance is 135.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Mannheim to Forbach without a car is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs €28 - €50.

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

It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Mannheim to Forbach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mannheim to Forbach bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Mannheim to Forbach train from?

Mannheim to Forbach train services, operated by Süwex, depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Mannheim to Forbach?

The best way to get from Mannheim to Forbach is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs €28 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €5 - €24 and takes 3h 27m.

Where does the Mannheim to Forbach bus arrive?

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

Where does the Mannheim to Forbach train arrive?

Mannheim to Forbach train services, operated by Süwex, arrive at Saarbrücken Hbf station.

Can I drive from Mannheim to Forbach?

Yes, the driving distance between Mannheim to Forbach is 136 km. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Mannheim to Forbach.

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

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Where can I stay near Forbach?

There are 732+ hotels available in Forbach.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken HbfRe1
2h 22m
€28–49
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mannheim central bus station to Saarbrücken bus station109 / ...
3h 27m
€5–24
Drive 135.9 km
1. Drive from Mannheim to Forbach135.9 km
1h 16m
€21–30

Mannheim to Forbach by train

128Weekly Trains

2h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 139 km
Duration: 2h 22m

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

Süwex operates a train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbf every 2 hours. Tickets cost €22–30 and the journey takes 1h 33m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Mannheim central bus station to Saarbrücken bus station twice daily. Tickets cost €10–24 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Two other operators also service this route.

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