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Cologne to Forbach trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Forbach takes 4h 5m and the fastest train takes 3h 27m. 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.

4h 5m
Duration
346 km
Distance
€86
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Mannheim

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  1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain train 47 / ...
  2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain train 20 / ...
  3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatz to Forbach(Schwarzw)train train
3h 47m
€66–151

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 7:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 4h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 346 km
  • Duration: 4h 5m

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

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Forbach(Schwarzw) via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, and Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatz in around 3h 47m.

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