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How to get fromBasel to Forbachby train (TGV), bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Metz Villetrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Metz Ville to Forbachtrain train Ter
    4h 19m
    €62–104

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Saarbrücken bus stationbus bus FlixBus 299 / ...
    6h 42m
    €22–35

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Metz - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the train from Metz Ville to Forbachtrain train Ter
    4h 57m
    €30–50

  4. Drive  228.3 km

    1. Drive from Basel to Forbachcar car 228.3 km
    2h 27m
    €42–60

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Sarregueminestrain train Ter
    3. Take the bus from SARREGUEMINES - Gare Routiere to FORBACH - Gare Routierebus bus
    5h 33m
    €42–78

Basel to Forbach by train

Calendar71Weekly Trains
Duration4h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket€62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 348.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 19m

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

You can take a train from St Louis to Forbach via Mulhouse Ville and Metz Ville in around 4h 19m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Saarbrücken bus station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €22–35 and the journey takes 5h.

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