The average train between Zurich and Forbach takes 7h 2m and the fastest train takes 5h 27m. 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 every 2 hours between Zurich and Forbach. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Zurich is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Forbach at 9:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 7h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Forbach. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Forbach station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
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 Saarbrücken Hbf station.
Book your Zurich to Forbach train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Zurich and Forbach is 236.8 km. The road distance is 480 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Forbach(F) via Basel SBB, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, and Saarbrücken Hbf in around 6h 42m.