The average train between Forbach and Zurich takes 7h 23m and the fastest train takes 5h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Forbach to Zurich. 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 every 3 hours between Forbach and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 5:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Forbach is at 9:34 PM which arrives into Zurich at 9:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Metz Ville and take an average of 7h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Forbach to Zurich? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Forbach to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Forbach station and arriving at Zurich station via Metz Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.
Forbach to Zurich train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Forbach station.
Forbach to Zurich train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Zürich HB station.
Book your Forbach to Zurich train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Forbach and Zurich is 236.8 km. The road distance is 453 km.
You can take a train from Forbach to Zürich HB via Metz Ville, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 6h 32m.