Metz to Forbach Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Metz and Forbach takes 5h 14m and the fastest train takes 3h 8m. 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.

5h 14m
Duration: 242 km
Distance: €81
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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4h 12m

€42–151

Metz to Forbach train times

Trains run every 4 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 7:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Strasbourg and take an average of 5h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

3:42 PM → 8:57 PM
5h 15m • 3 changes
7:43 PM → 8:57 AM
Arrives next day
13h 14m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

5:46 AM → 9:57 AM
4h 11m • 3 changes
9:41 AM → 2:57 PM
5h 16m • 3 changes
12:40 PM → 4:57 PM
4h 17m • 3 changes
6:42 PM → 7:12 AM
Arrives next day
12h 30m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:42 AM → 10:57 AM
4h 15m • 3 changes
8:42 AM → 1:50 PM
5h 8m • 3 changes
10:34 AM → 2:57 PM
4h 23m • 3 changes
1:42 PM → 5:50 PM
4h 8m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:42 AM → 10:57 AM
4h 15m • 3 changes
8:42 AM → 1:50 PM
5h 8m • 3 changes
10:34 AM → 2:57 PM
4h 23m • 3 changes
1:42 PM → 5:50 PM
4h 8m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:42 AM → 10:57 AM
4h 15m • 3 changes
8:42 AM → 1:50 PM
5h 8m • 3 changes
10:34 AM → 2:57 PM
4h 23m • 3 changes
1:42 PM → 5:50 PM
4h 8m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:42 AM → 10:57 AM
4h 15m • 3 changes
8:42 AM → 1:50 PM
5h 8m • 3 changes
10:34 AM → 2:57 PM
4h 23m • 3 changes
1:42 PM → 5:50 PM
4h 8m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 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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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Metz to Forbach? 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.