The average train between Zurich and Forbach takes 8h 30m and the fastest train takes 4h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich 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 3 times a day between Zurich and Forbach. The earliest departure is at 9:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 6:34 PM which arrives into Forbach at 7:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Mulhouse and take an average of 8h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Zurich 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.
No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Forbach. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Forbach station via Mulhouse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.
Zurich to Forbach train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Forbach train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Forbach station.
Book your Zurich to Forbach train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), TGV inOui and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Zurich and Forbach is 236.8 km. The road distance is 443 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Forbach via Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, and Metz Ville in around 5h 17m.