The average train between Bologna and Forbach takes 17h and the fastest train takes 13h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Bologna to Forbach. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Bologna and Forbach. The earliest departure is at 9:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bologna is at 6:06 PM which arrives into Forbach at 2:24 PM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 17h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Bologna to Forbach. However, there are services departing from Bologna station and arriving at Forbach station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h.
Bologna to Forbach train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Bologna centrale station.
Bologna to Forbach train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Forbach station.
Book your Bologna to Forbach train tickets online with ItaloTreno, Trenitalia EuroCity and 3 other operators.
The distance between Bologna and Forbach is 621.7 km. The road distance is 905 km.
You can take a train from Bologna centrale to Forbach via Milano Centrale, Zuerich Hb, Zürich HB, Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, and Metz Ville in around 11h 14m.