The average train between Mainz and Forbach takes 2h 58m and the fastest train takes 2h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Mainz 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 hourly between Mainz and Forbach. The earliest departure is at 4:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Mainz is at 10:53 PM which arrives into Forbach at 4:56 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Forbach. However, there are services departing from Mainz station and arriving at Forbach station via Saarbrücken Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
Mainz to Forbach train services, operated by vlexx, depart from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof station.
Mainz to Forbach train services, operated by vlexx, arrive at Saarbrücken Hbf station.
Book your Mainz to Forbach train tickets online with vlexx, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Mainz and Forbach is 133.5 km. The road distance is 175 km.
vlexx operates a train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €29–45 and the journey takes 2h 17m.