Cologne to Forbach Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Forbach takes 3h 24m and the fastest train takes 3h 22m. 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.

3h 24m
Duration: 347 km
Distance: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Köln Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
Take the train from Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatz to Forbach(Schwarzw)train 85639 / ...

3h 27m

Cologne to Forbach train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Forbach. The earliest departure is at 6:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 8:54 PM which arrives into Forbach at 12:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 3h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

6:42 AM → 10:16 AM
3h 34m • 1 change
8:50 AM → 12:16 PM
3h 26m • 1 change
10:54 AM → 2:16 PM
3h 22m • 1 change
12:50 PM → 4:16 PM
3h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:54 AM → 10:16 AM
3h 22m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 12:16 PM
3h 22m • 1 change
10:54 AM → 2:16 PM
3h 22m • 1 change
12:54 PM → 4:16 PM
3h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:54 AM → 10:16 AM
3h 22m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 12:16 PM
3h 22m • 1 change
10:54 AM → 2:16 PM
3h 22m • 1 change
12:54 PM → 4:16 PM
3h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:54 AM → 10:16 AM
3h 22m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 12:16 PM
3h 22m • 1 change
10:54 AM → 2:16 PM
3h 22m • 1 change
12:54 PM → 4:16 PM
3h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:54 AM → 10:16 AM
3h 22m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 12:16 PM
3h 22m • 1 change
10:54 AM → 2:16 PM
3h 22m • 1 change
12:54 PM → 4:16 PM
3h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:54 AM → 10:16 AM
3h 22m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 12:16 PM
3h 22m • 1 change
10:54 AM → 2:16 PM
3h 22m • 1 change
12:54 PM → 4:16 PM
3h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:54 AM → 10:16 AM
3h 22m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 12:16 PM
3h 22m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Forbach? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Trip Overview

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Cologne to Forbach train times

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

6:42 AM → 10:16 AM

8:50 AM → 12:16 PM

10:54 AM → 2:16 PM

12:50 PM → 4:16 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:54 AM → 10:16 AM

8:54 AM → 12:16 PM

10:54 AM → 2:16 PM

12:54 PM → 4:16 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:54 AM → 10:16 AM

8:54 AM → 12:16 PM

10:54 AM → 2:16 PM

12:54 PM → 4:16 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:54 AM → 10:16 AM

8:54 AM → 12:16 PM

10:54 AM → 2:16 PM

12:54 PM → 4:16 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:54 AM → 10:16 AM

8:54 AM → 12:16 PM

10:54 AM → 2:16 PM

12:54 PM → 4:16 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:54 AM → 10:16 AM

8:54 AM → 12:16 PM

10:54 AM → 2:16 PM

12:54 PM → 4:16 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:54 AM → 10:16 AM

8:54 AM → 12:16 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Köln Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof

Cologne to Forbach trains

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Trip Overview

Train

Cologne to Forbach train times

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

6:42 AM → 10:16 AM

8:50 AM → 12:16 PM

10:54 AM → 2:16 PM

12:50 PM → 4:16 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:54 AM → 10:16 AM

8:54 AM → 12:16 PM

10:54 AM → 2:16 PM

12:54 PM → 4:16 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:54 AM → 10:16 AM

8:54 AM → 12:16 PM

10:54 AM → 2:16 PM

12:54 PM → 4:16 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:54 AM → 10:16 AM

8:54 AM → 12:16 PM

10:54 AM → 2:16 PM

12:54 PM → 4:16 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:54 AM → 10:16 AM

8:54 AM → 12:16 PM

10:54 AM → 2:16 PM

12:54 PM → 4:16 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:54 AM → 10:16 AM

8:54 AM → 12:16 PM

10:54 AM → 2:16 PM

12:54 PM → 4:16 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:54 AM → 10:16 AM

8:54 AM → 12:16 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Köln Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof

Train trips from Cologne

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