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Trip Overview

The average bus between Basel and Forbach takes 6h 42m and the fastest bus takes 5h 12m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from Basel to Forbach. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 42m
Duration
278 km
Distance
€27
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Basel to Forbach bus times

Buses run 6 times a week between Basel and Forbach. The earliest departure is at 2:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Basel is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Forbach at 7:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Saarbrücken bus station and take an average of 6h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    FlixBusSaarbahn GmbHSaarbahn GmbH5h 12m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusReisen Fischer GmbHSaarbahn GmbH9h 7m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    FlixBusSaarbahn GmbHSaarbahn GmbH5h 12m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusReisen Fischer GmbHSaarbahn GmbH7h 17m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusReisen Fischer GmbHSaarbahn GmbH7h 17m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    FlixBusSaarbahn GmbHSaarbahn GmbH6h 12m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Basel to Forbach? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 277.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 42m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Saarbrücken bus station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €23–35 and the journey takes 3h 20m.

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