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Forbach to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Forbach and Cologne takes 4h 17m and the fastest train takes 3h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Forbach to Cologne. 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 17m
Duration
379 km
Distance
€88
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Mannheim

best
  1. Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain train 82 / ...
  2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain train 43 / ...
3h 57m
€50–174

Forbach to Cologne train times

Trains run hourly between Forbach and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Forbach is at 11:44 PM which arrives into Cologne at 8:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Saarbrücken Hbf and take an average of 4h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 378.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 17m

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

You can take a train from Forbach to Köln Hbf via Saarbrücken Hbf and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 57m.

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