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

The cheapest way to get from Pirmasens to Forbach is to drive which costs €10 - €16 and takes 44 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Pirmasens to Forbach is to drive which takes 44 min and costs €10 - €16.

Is there a direct bus between Pirmasens and Forbach?

No, there is no direct bus from Pirmasens station to Forbach. However, there are services departing from Pirmasens central train station and arriving at Bahnhof, Forbach via Brauerstr./Fernbusbahnhof, Saarbrücken and Hauptbahnhof, Saarbrücken. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Pirmasens and Forbach?

No, there is no direct train from Pirmasens to Forbach. However, there are services departing from Pirmasens, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Forbach(F) via Saarbrücken Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.

How far is it from Pirmasens to Forbach?

The distance between Pirmasens and Forbach is 76 km. The road distance is 70.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Pirmasens to Forbach without a car is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs €19 - €28.

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

It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Pirmasens to Forbach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pirmasens to Forbach bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Pirmasens to Forbach train from?

Pirmasens to Forbach train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Pirmasens, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Pirmasens to Forbach?

The best way to get from Pirmasens to Forbach is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs €19 - €28. Alternatively, you can bus and line 30 bus, which costs and takes 2h 56m.

Where does the Pirmasens to Forbach bus arrive?

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

Where does the Pirmasens to Forbach train arrive?

Pirmasens to Forbach train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Saarbrücken Hbf station.

Can I drive from Pirmasens to Forbach?

Yes, the driving distance between Pirmasens to Forbach is 70 km. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Pirmasens to Forbach.

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

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Where can I stay near Forbach?

There are 737+ hotels available in Forbach.

Pirmasens to Forbach - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, line 30 bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Pirmasens, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken HbfRb68
2h 9m
€19–27
Drive 70.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Pirmasens to Forbach70.1 km
44 min
€11–16
Bus, line 30 bus
1. Take the bus from Pirmasens central train station to Saarbrücken bus station036
2. Take the bus from Hauptbahnhof, Saarbrücken to Bahnhof, Forbach30
2h 56m

Pirmasens to Forbach by train

102Weekly Trains

2h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 75.6 km
Duration: 2h 9m

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

Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) operates a train from Pirmasens, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €13–19 and the journey takes 1h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pirmasens central train station to Bahnhof, Forbach via Saarbrücken bus station, Brauerstr./Fernbusbahnhof, Saarbrücken, and Hauptbahnhof, Saarbrücken in around 2h 56m.

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