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 €15 - €35 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 1m 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 and Saarbrücken Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.

How far is it from Pforzheim to Forbach?

The distance between Pforzheim and Forbach is 230 km. The road distance is 177.8 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 which takes 3h 42m and costs €35 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 42m 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 which takes 3h 42m and costs €35 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €35 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 178 km. It takes approximately 2h 1m 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 269+ 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
best
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbftrain 82 / ...
3h 42m
€40–105
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Saarbrücken bus stationbus 036 / ...
5h 48m
€16–33
Drive 177.8 km
1. Drive from Pforzheim to Forbachcar 177.8 km
2h 1m
€28–40
Train via Neustadt an der Weinstraße
1. Take the train from Pforzheim Hbf to Woerth(Rhein)train
2. Take the train from Wörth to Neustadt, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re6
3. Take the train from Neustadt, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbftrain Re1
5h 16m
Train #2
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe-Durlach to Homburgtrain S1
5h 25m
€48–82

Pforzheim to Forbach by train

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Distance: 229.6 km
Duration: 3h 42m

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, and Saarbrücken Hbf in around 3h 42m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Saarbrücken bus station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €10–18 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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