What is the cheapest way to get from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Forbach?

The cheapest way to get from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Forbach is to bus which costs €9 - €14 and takes 5h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Forbach?

The fastest way to get from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Forbach is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Stuttgart Airport (STR) and Forbach?

No, there is no direct bus from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Forbach. However, there are services departing from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal and arriving at Bahnhof, Forbach via Brauerstr./Fernbusbahnhof, Saarbrücken and Hauptbahnhof, Saarbrücken. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Stuttgart Airport (STR) and Forbach?

No, there is no direct train from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Forbach. However, there are services departing from Flughafen/Messe and arriving at Forbach(F) via Hauptbahnhof and Saarbrücken Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.

How far is it from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Forbach?

The distance between Stuttgart Airport (STR) and Forbach is 264 km. The road distance is 225.9 km.

How do I travel from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Forbach without a car?

The best way to get from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Forbach without a car is to train via Hauptbahnhof which takes 4h 26m and costs €40 - €110.

How long does it take to get from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Forbach?

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Forbach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Forbach bus from?

Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Forbach bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal station.

Where do I catch the Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Forbach train from?

Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Forbach train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Forbach?

The best way to get from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Forbach is to train via Hauptbahnhof which takes 4h 26m and costs €40 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €9 - €14 and takes 5h 46m.

Where does the Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Forbach bus arrive?

Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Forbach bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Saarbrücken bus station.

Where does the Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Forbach train arrive?

Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Forbach train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Saarbrücken Hbf station.

Can I drive from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Forbach?

Yes, the driving distance between Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Forbach is 226 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Forbach.

Where can I stay near Forbach?

There are 721+ hotels available in Forbach.

Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Forbach - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Stuttgart Airport (STR) 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 Hauptbahnhof
best
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbf60 / ...
4h 26m
€44–105
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal to Saarbrücken bus station036 / ...
5h 46m
€9–14
Drive 225.9 km
1. Drive from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Forbach225.9 km
2h 26m
€35–51
Train
1. Take the train from Esslingen(Neckar) to Saarbruecken HbfEc
5h 6m
€49–77

Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Forbach by train

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4h 26mAverage Duration

€44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 264.5 km
Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Stuttgart Airport (STR), Germany and Forbach, France?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbf twice daily. Tickets cost €30–85 and the journey takes 2h 9m. ÖBB EuroCity also services this route once daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal to Saarbrücken bus station twice daily. Tickets cost €19–27 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Union Ivkoni also services this route twice a week.

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