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

The cheapest way to get from Pforzheim to Forbach is to bus which costs €13 - €40 and takes 5h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pforzheim to Forbach is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs €27 - €40.

Is there a direct train between Pforzheim and Forbach?

No, there is no direct train from Pforzheim to Forbach. However, there are services departing from Pforzheim Hbf and arriving at Forbach(F) via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, St. Ingbert and Saarbrücken Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

How far is it from Pforzheim to Forbach?

The distance between Pforzheim and Forbach is 229 km. The road distance is 177.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Pforzheim to Forbach without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 4h 40m and costs €45 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Pforzheim to Forbach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pforzheim to Forbach train from?

Pforzheim to Forbach train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Pforzheim to Forbach?

The best way to get from Pforzheim to Forbach is to train via Mannheim which takes 4h 40m and costs €45 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €40 and takes 5h 48m.

Where does the Pforzheim to Forbach train arrive?

Pforzheim to Forbach train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Pforzheim to Forbach?

Yes, the driving distance between Pforzheim to Forbach is 177 km. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Pforzheim to Forbach.

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

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Where can I stay near Forbach?

There are 493+ hotels available in Forbach.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Pforzheim 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 via Mannheim
best
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof12 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to St. IngbertRe1
4h 40m
€50–103
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Saarbrücken bus station036 / ...
5h 48m
€14–37
Drive 177.2 km
1. Drive from Pforzheim to Forbach177.2 km
2h 2m
€28–40
Train
1. Take the train from Pforzheim Hbf to Stuttgart HbfRe
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbf60 / ...
5h 2m
€40–107
Train #2
1. Take the train from Pforzheim Hbf to Woerth(Rhein)
2. Take the train from Landau, Hauptbahnhof to Pirmasens, Nord
3. Take the train from Pirmasens, Nord to Saarbrücken Hbf
6h 35m

Pforzheim to Forbach by train

84Weekly Trains

4h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 229.4 km
Duration: 4h 40m

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

You can take a train from Pforzheim Hbf to Forbach(F) via Karlsruhe Hbf, Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, St. Ingbert, and Saarbrücken Hbf in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Saarbrücken bus station twice daily. Tickets cost €14–20 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Union Ivkoni also services this route twice a week.

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