Distance | 5 miles (8 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus or train | |
Ticket price range | $3 - $5 | |
Cheapest mode | Bus • $3 (€3) • 25 min | |
Fastest mode | Train • $5 (€5) • 10 min | |
Popular travel companies | Flixbus or SNCF | TER |
Travel 5 miles (8 km) by bus or train to Forbach from Saarbrücken. If speed is a priority, then a train is the best option with an average duration of 10 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $3 (€3). The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Flixbus or SNCF | TER among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus from Saarbrücken to Forbach.
Travel between Saarbrücken, Germany and Forbach, France is: Partially open.
International entry is allowed at this time for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany.
Conditions of entry into France:
To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the government of France has imposed the following measures:
This information was last checked on 5/22/22. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your journey between Saarbrücken and Forbach.
The current restriction level for returning to Saarbrücken, Germany from France is: Partially open.
Reentering Germany is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of France
All travelers returning to Germany must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:
The information above was last checked on 5/22/22. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Saarbrücken from Forbach here.
You can travel between Saarbrücken and Forbach 2 different ways: bus or train.
The cheapest way to go to Forbach from Saarbrücken is by taking a bus, which costs on average $3 (€3).
This is compared to other ways of getting to Forbach:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saarbrücken to Forbach costing on average $5 (€5).
The quickest way to travel to Forbach from Saarbrücken is by train, which takes on average 10 min compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:
In comparison, taking a bus requires on average 25 min of travel time.
The Saarbrücken to Forbach distance is around 5 miles (8 km).
The average frequency per day from Saarbrücken to Forbach is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Saarbrücken and Forbach as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Saarbrücken to Forbach:
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Saarbrücken to Forbach, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
Yes, there are direct services available from Saarbrücken to Forbach with the following travel companies:
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Forbach as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Saarbrücken to Forbach.
When planning your trip from Saarbrücken to Forbach, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to purchase and their prices in the next 7 days:
However, we recommend buying tickets from Saarbrücken to Forbach online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.
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