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

From Altbach to Forbach by light rail and train

To get from Altbach to Forbach in Stuttgart, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the S1 light rail from Altbach Gleis 3 station to Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof (Tief) Gleis 101 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE1 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 47 min. The light rail and train schedule from Altbach may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Forbach on the Moovit app.

167min
Light Rail - S1S1
Train - RE1RE1
Train - RE40RE40
Leaves from Altbach Gleis 3

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Altbach
  • 2
    Light Rail - S1S1
    Wait for light rail
    S1
    Herrenberg
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof (Tief) Gleis 101
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Hauptbahnhof (Oben)
    520 m • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - RE1RE1
    Wait for train
    RE1
    Karlsruhe Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof
    52 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 Altbach to Forbach by light rail and train via S1, RE 1 and RE 40

To get from Altbach to Forbach in Stuttgart, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the S1 light rail from Altbach Gleis 3 station to Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof (Tief) Gleis 101 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE 1 train and finally take the RE 40 train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station to Forbach (Schwarzw) Bahnhof station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 47 min. The light rail and train schedule from Altbach may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Forbach on the Moovit app.

167min
Light Rail - S1S1
Train - RE 1RE 1
Train - RE 40RE 40
Leaves from Altbach Gleis 3

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Altbach
  • 2
    Light Rail - S1S1
    Wait for light rail
    S1
    Herrenberg
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof (Tief) Gleis 101
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof (Oben)
    550 m • 8 min
  • 5
    Train - RE 1RE 1
    Wait for train
    RE 1
    Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof
    52 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof
    100 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - RE 40RE 40
    Wait for train
    RE 40
    Fds Hbf.
  • 9
    Ride to train station Forbach (Schwarzw) Bahnhof
    Ride to train station
    Forbach (Schwarzw) Bahnhof
    47 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Altbach to Forbach

The distance between Altbach, Stuttgart and Forbach, Stuttgart is approximately 148.42 km, which can typically be travelled in 167 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Altbach 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 Altbach to Forbach

To check the light rail and train schedule from Altbach to Forbach using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Altbach) 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Altbach to Forbach by light rail and train via S1, RE 1 and RE 40

To get from Altbach to Forbach in Stuttgart, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the S1 light rail from Altbach Gleis 3 station to Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof (Tief) Gleis 101 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE 1 train and finally take the RE 40 train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station to Forbach (Schwarzw) Bahnhof station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 47 min. The light rail and train schedule from Altbach may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Forbach on the Moovit app.

167min
Light Rail - S1S1
Train - RE 1RE 1
Train - RE 40RE 40
Leaves from Altbach Gleis 3

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Altbach
  • 2
    Light Rail - S1S1
    Wait for light rail
    S1
    Herrenberg
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof (Tief) Gleis 101
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof (Oben)
    550 m • 8 min
  • 5
    Train - RE 1RE 1
    Wait for train
    RE 1
    Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof
    52 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof
    100 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - RE 40RE 40
    Wait for train
    RE 40
    Fds Hbf.
  • 9
    Ride to train station Forbach (Schwarzw) Bahnhof
    Ride to train station
    Forbach (Schwarzw) Bahnhof
    47 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 167 minutes, using Light Rail line S1, Train line RE1, Train line RE40.

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

    The alternative route takes 167 minutes, using Light Rail line S1, Train line RE 1, Train line RE 40.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Altbach 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 47 min.

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

    The S1 light rail line goes from Herrenberg station near Altbach to Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof (Tief) Gleis 101 station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof (Tief) Gleis 101 station near Forbach in Stuttgart.

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

    The total travel time between Altbach and Forbach in Stuttgart by light rail and train is about 2 hr 47 min.

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

    Get on the S1 light rail from the Herrenberg station near Altbach in Stuttgart.

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

    Get off the light rail at the Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof (Tief) Gleis 101 station, which is closest to Forbach in Stuttgart.

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