How to get from Ellerstadt to Forbach by light rail and train?

From Ellerstadt to Forbach by light rail and train

To get from Ellerstadt to Forbach in Stuttgart, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the 4A light rail from Ellerstadt West station to Lu Hauptbahnhof station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE4 train and finally take the RE40 train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station to Forbach (Schwarzwald) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 38 min. The light rail and train schedule from Ellerstadt may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Forbach on the Moovit app.

158min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - 4A4A
Train - RE4RE4
Train - RE40RE40
Leaves from Ellerstadt West

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Ellerstadt West
    20 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 4A4A
    Wait for light rail
    4A
    Mannheim
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Lu Hauptbahnhof
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ludwigshafen, Hauptbahnhof
    360 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - RE4RE4
    Wait for train
    RE4
    Karlsruhe Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof
    56 min
  • 7
    Train - RE40RE40
    Wait for train
    RE40
    Freudenstadt Hbf
  • 8
    Ride to train station Forbach (Schwarzwald)
    Ride to train station
    Forbach (Schwarzwald)
    47 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Ellerstadt to Forbach by light rail and train via RNV 4A, RE4 and RE40

To get from Ellerstadt to Forbach in Stuttgart, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the RNV 4A light rail from Ellerstadt, West Bstg G1 station to Ludwigshafen, Hauptbahnhof station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE4 train and finally take the RE40 train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station to Forbach (Schwarzwald) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 38 min. The light rail and train schedule from Ellerstadt may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Forbach on the Moovit app.

158min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - RNV 4ARNV 4A
Train - RE4RE4
Train - RE40RE40
Leaves from Ellerstadt, West Bstg G1

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Ellerstadt, West Bstg G1
    20 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - RNV 4ARNV 4A
    Wait for light rail
    RNV 4A
    Käfertal, Käfertaler Wald
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Ludwigshafen, Hauptbahnhof
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ludwigshafen, Hauptbahnhof
    390 m • 6 min
  • 5
    Train - RE4RE4
    Wait for train
    RE4
    Karlsruhe Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof
    56 min
  • 7
    Train - RE40RE40
    Wait for train
    RE40
    Freudenstadt Hbf
  • 8
    Ride to train station Forbach (Schwarzwald)
    Ride to train station
    Forbach (Schwarzwald)
    47 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Ellerstadt to Forbach

The distance between Ellerstadt, Stuttgart and Forbach, Stuttgart is approximately 134.3 km, which can typically be travelled in 158 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ellerstadt to Forbach by light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Stuttgart – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Light Rail And Train schedule from Ellerstadt to Forbach

To check the light rail and train schedule from Ellerstadt to Forbach using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Ellerstadt) and destination (Forbach), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available light rail and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each light rail and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest light rail and train schedules.

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Alternative route from Ellerstadt to Forbach by light rail and train via RNV 4A, RE4 and RE40

To get from Ellerstadt to Forbach in Stuttgart, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the RNV 4A light rail from Ellerstadt, West Bstg G1 station to Ludwigshafen, Hauptbahnhof station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE4 train and finally take the RE40 train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station to Forbach (Schwarzwald) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 38 min. The light rail and train schedule from Ellerstadt may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Forbach on the Moovit app.

158min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - RNV 4ARNV 4A
Train - RE4RE4
Train - RE40RE40
Leaves from Ellerstadt, West Bstg G1

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Ellerstadt, West Bstg G1
    20 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - RNV 4ARNV 4A
    Wait for light rail
    RNV 4A
    Käfertal, Käfertaler Wald
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Ludwigshafen, Hauptbahnhof
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ludwigshafen, Hauptbahnhof
    390 m • 6 min
  • 5
    Train - RE4RE4
    Wait for train
    RE4
    Karlsruhe Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof
    56 min
  • 7
    Train - RE40RE40
    Wait for train
    RE40
    Freudenstadt Hbf
  • 8
    Ride to train station Forbach (Schwarzwald)
    Ride to train station
    Forbach (Schwarzwald)
    47 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Ellerstadt to Forbach?

    The fastest way takes 158 minutes, using Light Rail line 4A, Train line RE4, Train line RE40.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Ellerstadt to Forbach?

    The alternative route takes 158 minutes, using Light Rail line RNV 4A, Train line RE4, Train line RE40.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Ellerstadt and Forbach in Stuttgart?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 38 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Ellerstadt to Forbach in Stuttgart?

    The 4A light rail line goes from Ellerstadt West station near Ellerstadt to Lu Hauptbahnhof station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Lu Hauptbahnhof station near Forbach in Stuttgart.

  • How long does it take to travel from Ellerstadt to Forbach in Stuttgart by light rail and train?

    The total travel time between Ellerstadt and Forbach in Stuttgart by light rail and train is about 2 hr 38 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Ellerstadt to get to Forbach in Stuttgart?

    Get on the 4A light rail from the Ellerstadt West station near Ellerstadt in Stuttgart.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Ellerstadt and Forbach in Stuttgart?

    Get off the light rail at the Lu Hauptbahnhof station, which is closest to Forbach in Stuttgart.

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