The average train between Kaiserslautern and Forbach takes 1h 30m and the fastest train takes 56 min. There is a train service every few hours from Kaiserslautern 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.
Trains run hourly between Kaiserslautern and Forbach. The earliest departure is at 4:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Kaiserslautern is at 11:29 PM which arrives into Forbach at 5:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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59 min • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Kaiserslautern 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.
No, there is no direct train from Kaiserslautern to Forbach. However, there are services departing from Kaiserslautern station and arriving at Forbach station via Saarbrücken Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.
Kaiserslautern to Forbach train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kaiserslautern, Hbf station.
Kaiserslautern to Forbach train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Saarbrücken Hbf station.
Book your Kaiserslautern to Forbach train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Kaiserslautern and Forbach is 69.7 km. The road distance is 76 km.
Süwex operates a train from Kaiserslautern, Hbf to Saarbrücken Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €14–20 and the journey takes 44 min. Two other operators also service this route.