There are 5 ways to get from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Forbach by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train via Mannheim
best- Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
- Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbftrain Re1
3h 32m€31–172Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Frankfurt Airport to Saarbrücken bus stationbus N235 / ...
4h 2m€13–27Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Frankfurt-FRA to Forbach178.9 km
1h 34mDrive 178.9 km
- Drive from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Forbachcar 178.9 km
1h 34m€28–40Train
- Take the train from Frankfurt to Saarbrücken Hbftrain Re3
3h 35m€35–52
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Forbach by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Forbach is to bus which costs €13 - €27 and takes 4h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Forbach is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Forbach. However, there are services departing from Frankfurt Airport and arriving at Bahnhof, Forbach via Brauerstr./Fernbusbahnhof, Saarbrücken and Hauptbahnhof, Saarbrücken. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Forbach. However, there are services departing from Frankfurt and arriving at Forbach(F) via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Saarbrücken Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
The distance between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Forbach is 211 km. The road distance is 178.9 km.
The best way to get from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Forbach without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 3h 32m and costs €30 - €180.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Forbach, including transfers.
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Forbach bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Frankfurt Airport station.
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Forbach train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Frankfurt station.
The best way to get from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Forbach is to train via Mannheim which takes 3h 32m and costs €30 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €27 and takes 4h 2m.
What companies run services between Frankfurt Airport (FRA), Germany and Forbach, France?
You can take a train from Frankfurt to Forbach(F) via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Saarbrücken Hbf in around 3h 32m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Frankfurt Airport to Saarbrücken bus station 5 times a day. Tickets cost €13–23 and the journey takes 2h 20m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route 4 times a day.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–60
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–110
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–17
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +49 621 830 1200
- Website
- Süwex
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–30
- Schedules at
- Süwex
- Phone
- +49 6731 999 27-27
- [email protected]
- Website
- vlexx
Train from Frankfurt to Saarbrücken Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Schedules at
- vlexx
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Frankfurt Airport to Saarbrücken bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–23
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Frankfurt Airport to Saarbrücken bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–27
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Frankfurt-FRA to Forbach
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Forbach bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Saarbrücken bus station.
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Forbach train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Forbach is 179 km. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Forbach.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Forbach. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.