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Trip Summary
On most days, there is one scheduled train that travels from Forbach to Frankfurt am Main. The train trip from Forbach to Frankfurt am Main is usually about 2 hours and 12 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest DB Intercity-Express train can get you there in as little as 2 hours and 11 minutes.
| Distance | 102 mi (165 km) |
| Fastest train | 2h 11m |
| Lowest price | £46.30 |
| Trains per day | 2 |
| Most frequent service | DB Intercity-Express |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Forbach to Frankfurt am Main?
2 train services operate from Forbach to Frankfurt am Main. However, each train line only offers one daily trip.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB Intercity-Express | 1 | 2h 11m | £46.30 |
| Non-federally owned railway company | 1 | 2h 12m | £47.23 |
The most popular Deutsche Bahn ICE routes travel to Berlin, Cologne, Paris, and Munich. Seating is spacious with a good amount of legroom, and onboard amenities include complimentary WiFi, restrooms, and a restaurant car selling beverages, snacks, sandwiches, and hot meals. Unlike the rest of the Deutsche Bahn network, ticket prices on Deutsche Bahn ICE services are not based on a per-kilometer rate but on specific station-to-station links.
Non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Forbach to Frankfurt am Main start from £47, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 Non-federally owned railway company schedules to Frankfurt am Main. Non-federally owned railway company in Forbach leaves from 8 Place Robert Schuman . And in Frankfurt am Main trains arrive at Central Train Station .
From Forbach to Frankfurt am Main train travel on Non-federally owned railway company takes 2 hours and 12 minutes. If you are looking to get to Frankfurt am Main faster, Non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 11 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains from Forbach to Frankfurt am Main are the most crowded on Tuesday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider traveling on Tuesday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
Most days, there is only one train which leaves Forbach at 10:00 and arrives in Frankfurt am Main around 2 hours later.
Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. Luckily, this train will get you to Frankfurt am Main with direct service. While there might still be stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Frankfurt am Main to Forbach.
City Information
Frankfurt am Main
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Frankfurt is Germany's financial hub, home to the European Central Bank. This riverside city offers a variety of cultural and historical attractions scattered between its financial institutions and shops.
Your first stop should be Old Town, along the river Main. Once the centre of the city, the Old Town district is now the site of the Römer, or city hall, along a row of picturesque timber houses. Stop in Kleinmarkthalle, a bustling indoor market, to grab a sausage for a snack before wandering through some of Old Town's museums: Saalgasse, Dommuseum, and Museum für Moderne Kunst (Museum MMK) will get you started. Two of Frankfurt's most prominent churches, St. Bartholomew Cathedral and St. Nicholas Church, are also in the area.
Food is always delightful in Frankfurt. Several Michelin-star restaurants will entice you, including Restaurant Lafleur, Restaurant Gustav, Restaurant Villa Merton, and Carmelo Greco. If you prefer more affordable dining and lively nightlife, head to the Bahnhofsviertel neighbourhood near the city's train station.
The train station in Bahnhofsviertel serves national and international rail lines for Deutsche Bahn, DB Intercity, FlixTrain, vlexx, and Railjet. You can also reach Frankfurt easily on coach carriers like FlixBus and Sindbad. Plus, flying in and out of Frankfurt is a breeze, as the airport is one of the largest in Germany and the main hub for the Lufthansa airline.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Forbach?
Main departure station: 8 Place Robert Schuman
There is one train station in Forbach.
All train stations in Forbach:
8 Place Robert Schuman
Where is the train station in Frankfurt am Main?
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Link to image attributionMain arrival station: Central Train Station
Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof (Frankfurt Central Station) is a major transport hub in the city and the busiest station in the state of Hessen. It features the original 1888 Neo-Renaissance design and some newer neoclassical architecture, making it a unique and visually pleasing station. It's often referred to as the most important station in Germany due to its central location and large economic district. Trains here run internationally to stations in Zurich, Vienna, and Budapest in addition to cities across Germany such as Hamburg, Berlin, and Munich. The station has plenty of amenities, including luggage lockers, toilets and multiple bakeries, a bookshop and newsstand, a supermarket, and other shops.
Train stations in Frankfurt am Main:
Central Train Station
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