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Cologne to Forbach trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Forbach takes 5h 40m and the fastest train takes 3h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne 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.

5h 40m
Duration
378 km
Distance
€88
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Mannheim

best
  1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain train 47 / ...
  2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbftrain train 82 / ...
4h 5m
€70–169

Cologne to Forbach train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Forbach. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 9:48 PM which arrives into Forbach at 10:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 5h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 377.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Forbach, France?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Forbach(F) via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Saarbrücken Hbf in around 4h 5m.

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