What is the cheapest way to get from Alès to Forbach?

The cheapest way to get from Alès to Forbach is to bus via Valence which costs €50 - €90 and takes 16h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alès to Forbach?

The fastest way to get from Alès to Forbach is to drive which takes 7h 28m and costs €110 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Alès and Forbach?

No, there is no direct bus from Alès to Forbach. However, there are services departing from Ales and arriving at Forbach via Gare Triaire, Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station, Nancy and Metz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Alès and Forbach?

No, there is no direct train from Alès to Forbach. However, there are services departing from Ales and arriving at Forbach(F) via Nimes, Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris l'Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.

How far is it from Alès to Forbach?

The distance between Alès and Forbach is 1109 km. The road distance is 744.8 km.

How do I travel from Alès to Forbach without a car?

The best way to get from Alès to Forbach without a car is to train via Paris which takes 7h 35m and costs €120 - €380.

How long does it take to get from Alès to Forbach?

It takes approximately 7h 35m to get from Alès to Forbach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alès to Forbach bus from?

Alès to Forbach bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Ales station.

Where do I catch the Alès to Forbach train from?

Alès to Forbach train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Ales station.

Train or bus from Alès to Forbach?

The best way to get from Alès to Forbach is to train via Paris which takes 7h 35m and costs €120 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €110 and takes 13h 46m.

Where does the Alès to Forbach bus arrive?

Alès to Forbach bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Nimes station.

Where does the Alès to Forbach train arrive?

Alès to Forbach train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nimes station.

Can I drive from Alès to Forbach?

Yes, the driving distance between Alès to Forbach is 745 km. It takes approximately 7h 28m to drive from Alès to Forbach.

How do I get a train ticket from Alès to Forbach?

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Where can I stay near Forbach?

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Alès to Forbach - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Alès to Forbach by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane

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Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Ales to NimesTer
2. Take the train from Nimes to Paris Gare De LyonTgv
3. Take the train from Paris l'Est to Forbach(F)82
7h 35m
€122–373
Bus via Valence
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gare routière to Gare RoutièreE13
2. Take the bus from Aubenas Gare Routiere to Valence Gare Routiere I
3. Take the bus from Valence to Saarbrücken bus station
16h 31m
€51–90
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ales to Nimes
2. Take the bus from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station to Nancy - Quai Sainte-Catherine
3. Take the bus from Nancy to Metz834
4. Take the bus from Metz to Forbach790
13h 46m
€63–105
Drive 744.8 km
1. Drive from Alès to Forbach744.8 km
7h 28m
€115–167
Train, train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Strasbourg International Airport
1. Take the train from Ales to Nimes
2. Take the train from Nimes to Aix En Provence Tgv
3. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)MRS - SXB
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Metz Ville
5. Take the train from Metz Ville to Forbach
9h
€102–461
Train
1. Take the train from Ales to NimesTer
2. Take the train from Nimes to Paris Gare De LyonTgv
3. Take the train from Paris Est to ForbachTgv
7h 48m
€133–384
Train #2
1. Take the train from Ales to NimesTer
2. Take the train from Nimes to Metz VilleTgv
3. Take the train from Metz Ville to ForbachTer
9h 50m
€102–268
Train, train to Fréjorgues Airport, fly to Luxembourg
1. Take the train from Ales to Nimes
2. Take the train from Nimes to Montpellier Saint-Roch
3. Fly from Fréjorgues Airport (MPL) to Luxembourg (LUX)MPL - LUX
4. Take the train from Luxembourg to Metz Ville
5. Take the train from Metz Ville to Forbach
9h 43m
€159–452
Train, train to Fréjorgues Airport, fly to Strasbourg International Airport
1. Take the train from Ales to Nimes
2. Take the train from Nimes to Montpellier Saint-Roch
3. Fly from Fréjorgues Airport (MPL) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)MPL - SXB
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Metz Ville
5. Take the train from Metz Ville to Forbach
8h 30m
€121–603
Train, train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Ales to Nimes
2. Take the train from Nimes to Aix En Provence Tgv
3. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Frankfurt (FRA)MRS - FRA
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Saarbrücken Hbf
11h 13m
€155–339

Alès to Forbach by train and foot

16Weekly Services

7h 35mAverage Duration

€122Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,108.7 km
Duration: 7h 35m

What companies run services between Alès, France and Forbach, France?

You can take a train from Ales to Forbach(F) via Nimes, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, and Paris l'Est in around 7h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ales to Forbach via Nimes, Gare Triaire, Costieres Parnasse, Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station, Nancy, and Metz in around 13h 46m.

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