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

The cheapest way to get from Thun to Forbach is to bus which costs €30 - €65 and takes 7h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thun to Forbach is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs €60 - €90.

Is there a direct train between Thun and Forbach?

No, there is no direct train from Thun to Forbach. However, there are services departing from Thun and arriving at Forbach via Basel Sbb, Strasbourg and Metz Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.

How far is it from Thun to Forbach?

The distance between Thun and Forbach is 486 km. The road distance is 350.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Thun to Forbach without a car is to train via Metz which takes 6h 45m and costs €55 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Thun to Forbach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thun to Forbach train from?

Thun to Forbach train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Thun station.

Train or bus from Thun to Forbach?

The best way to get from Thun to Forbach is to train via Metz which takes 6h 45m and costs €55 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 7h 43m.

Where does the Thun to Forbach train arrive?

Thun to Forbach train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Thun to Forbach?

Yes, the driving distance between Thun to Forbach is 351 km. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Thun to Forbach.

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

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Where can I stay near Forbach?

There are 720+ hotels available in Forbach.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Thun to Forbach by train (Trenitalia, TGV), bus, car, train (Trenitalia), or train

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 Metz
best
1. Take the train from Thun to Basel SBBIc6 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel Sbb to StrasbourgTer
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Metz VilleTgv
4. Take the train from Metz Ville to ForbachTer
6h 45m
€58–169
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to Saarbrücken bus stationN506
7h 43m
€34–62
Drive 350.5 km
1. Drive from Thun to Forbach350.5 km
3h 42m
€62–89
Train
1. Take the train from Thun to Basel SBBIc6 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel Sbb to StrasbourgTer
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to SarregueminesTer
7h 4m
€49–133
Train #2
1. Take the train from Thun to Basel SBBIce / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to StrasbourgTer
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to SarregueminesTer
7h 41m
€94–178

Thun to Forbach by train

86Weekly Trains

6h 45mAverage Duration

€58Cheapest Price

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Distance: 486.5 km
Duration: 6h 45m

What companies run services between Thun, Switzerland and Forbach, France?

You can take a train from Thun to Forbach via Basel SBB, Basel Sbb, Strasbourg, and Metz Ville in around 6h 45m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bern to Saarbrücken bus station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €25–35 and the journey takes 4h 30m.

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