Train Metz to Forbach from €78 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Metz and Forbach takes 4h 5m and the fastest train takes 3h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Metz 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: 242 km
Distance: €78
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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4h 17m

€46–131

Metz to Forbach train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Metz and Forbach. The earliest departure is at 5:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Metz is at 8:42 PM which arrives into Forbach at 1:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Strasbourg and take an average of 4h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

2:42 PM → 6:16 PM
3h 34m • 3 changes
4:42 PM → 8:16 PM
3h 34m • 3 changes
6:08 PM → 9:16 PM
3h 8m • 3 changes
6:43 PM → 10:16 PM
3h 33m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

5:46 AM → 9:16 AM
3h 30m • 3 changes
6:42 AM → 10:16 AM
3h 34m • 3 changes
8:42 AM → 1:16 PM
4h 34m • 3 changes
10:34 AM → 2:57 PM
4h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

5:46 AM → 9:16 AM
3h 30m • 3 changes
6:42 AM → 10:16 AM
3h 34m • 3 changes
8:42 AM → 1:16 PM
4h 34m • 3 changes
10:34 AM → 2:57 PM
4h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

5:46 AM → 10:16 AM
4h 30m • 3 changes
9:41 AM → 2:57 PM
5h 16m • 3 changes
12:40 PM → 4:57 PM
4h 17m • 3 changes
6:08 PM → 9:16 PM
3h 8m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

5:46 AM → 10:16 AM
4h 30m • 3 changes
6:42 AM → 11:16 AM
4h 34m • 3 changes
9:41 AM → 2:57 PM
5h 16m • 3 changes
12:40 PM → 4:57 PM
4h 17m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

5:46 AM → 10:16 AM
4h 30m • 3 changes
9:41 AM → 2:57 PM
5h 16m • 3 changes
12:40 PM → 4:57 PM
4h 17m • 3 changes
6:08 PM → 9:16 PM
3h 8m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

5:46 AM → 9:16 AM
3h 30m • 3 changes
6:42 AM → 10:16 AM
3h 34m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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