How to get from Illingen to Forbach by train?

From Illingen to Forbach by train

To get from Illingen to Forbach in Stuttgart, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the MEX17 train from Illingen station to Vaihingen (E) 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 27 min.

147min
Train - MEX17MEX17
Train - RE1RE1
Train - RE40RE40
Walk to Forbach
Leaves from Illingen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Illingen
  • 2
    Train - MEX17MEX17
    Wait for train
    MEX17
    Stuttgart Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Vaihingen (E)
    3 min
  • 4
    Train - RE1RE1
    Wait for train
    RE1
    Karlsruhe Hbf
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof
    36 min
  • 6
    Train - RE40RE40
    Wait for train
    RE40
    Freudenstadt Hbf
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Forbach (Schwarzwald)
    47 min
  • 8
    Walk to Forbach
    Walk to
    Forbach
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Illingen to Forbach by train via MEX 17A, RE 1 and RE 40

To get from Illingen to Forbach in Stuttgart, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the MEX 17A train from Illingen station to Vaihingen (E) 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 25 min.

145min
Train - MEX 17AMEX 17A
Train - RE 1RE 1
Train - RE 40RE 40
Walk to Forbach
Leaves from Illingen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Illingen
  • 2
    Train - MEX 17AMEX 17A
    Wait for train
    MEX 17A
    Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof (Oben)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Vaihingen (E)
    3 min
  • 4
    Train - RE 1RE 1
    Wait for train
    RE 1
    Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof
    36 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof
    100 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Train - RE 40RE 40
    Wait for train
    RE 40
    Fds Hbf.
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Forbach (Schwarzw) Bahnhof
    47 min
  • 9
    Walk to Forbach
    Walk to
    Forbach
    90 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Illingen to Forbach

The distance between Illingen, Stuttgart and Forbach, Stuttgart is approximately 102.92 km, which can typically be travelled in 147 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Illingen to Forbach by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Stuttgart – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Illingen

Illingen is located at Illingen, Stuttgart and the nearest public transit station is Illingen Schützinger Straße.

Train stations close to Illingen:

  • Illingen Bahnhof

Bus stations close to Illingen:

  • Illingen Schützinger Straße
  • Illingen Mühlacker Straße
  • Illingen Schule

Public transit stations close to Forbach, Stuttgart

Forbach is located at Forbach, Stuttgart and the nearest public transit station is Forbach Rathaus.

Train stations close to Forbach:

  • Forbach (Schwarzwald)
  • Gausbach

Bus stations close to Forbach:

  • Forbach Rathaus
  • Gausbach Rathaus
  • Forbach Schule

Related Routes

Alternative route from Illingen to Forbach by train via MEX 17A, RE 1 and RE 40

To get from Illingen to Forbach in Stuttgart, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the MEX 17A train from Illingen station to Vaihingen (E) 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 25 min.

145min
Train - MEX 17AMEX 17A
Train - RE 1RE 1
Train - RE 40RE 40
Walk to Forbach
Leaves from Illingen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Illingen
  • 2
    Train - MEX 17AMEX 17A
    Wait for train
    MEX 17A
    Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof (Oben)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Vaihingen (E)
    3 min
  • 4
    Train - RE 1RE 1
    Wait for train
    RE 1
    Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof
    36 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof
    100 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Train - RE 40RE 40
    Wait for train
    RE 40
    Fds Hbf.
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Forbach (Schwarzw) Bahnhof
    47 min
  • 9
    Walk to Forbach
    Walk to
    Forbach
    90 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 147 minutes, using Train line MEX17, Train line RE1, Train line RE40.

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

    The alternative route takes 145 minutes, using Train line MEX 17A, Train line RE 1, Train line RE 40.

  • Is there a direct train between Illingen and Forbach in Stuttgart?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 27 min.

  • Which train line goes from Illingen to Forbach in Stuttgart?

    The MEX17 train line goes from Stuttgart Hbf station near Illingen to Vaihingen (E) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Vaihingen (E) station near Forbach in Stuttgart

  • How long does it take to travel from Illingen to Forbach in Stuttgart by train?

    The total travel time between Illingen and Forbach in Stuttgart by train is about 2 hr 27 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Illingen to get to Forbach in Stuttgart?

    Get on the MEX17 train from the Stuttgart Hbf station near Illingen in Stuttgart.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Illingen and Forbach in Stuttgart?

    Get off the train at the Vaihingen (E) station, which is closest to Forbach in Stuttgart.

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