The average train between Madrid and Forbach takes 23h 7m and the fastest train takes 21h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Madrid 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.
Trains run twice daily between Madrid and Forbach. The earliest departure is at 12:50 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Madrid is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Forbach at 8:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 23h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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24h 17m • 3 changes
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24h 17m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Forbach. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Forbach station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 7m.
Madrid to Forbach train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Forbach train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Forbach station.
Book your Madrid to Forbach train tickets online with Renfe AVE, TGV inOui and 4 other operators.
The distance between Madrid and Forbach is 1,282.1 km. The road distance is 2,053 km.
You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Forbach via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare Du Nord, and Paris Est in around 13h 46m.