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 €55 - €100 and takes 16h 2m.

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 via Nimes and Metz Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 46m.

How far is it from Alès to Forbach?

The distance between Alès and Forbach is 1108 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 43m and costs €120 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 7h 43m 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 43m and costs €120 - €400. 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?

There are 727+ hotels available in Forbach.

Alès to Forbach - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Alès to Forbach by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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 Est to ForbachTgv
7h 43m
€128–394
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 2m
€57–99
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
€62–106
Drive 744.8 km
1. Drive from Alès to Forbach744.8 km
7h 28m
€116–167
Train, train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Luxembourg
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 Luxembourg (LUX)MRS - LUX
4. Take the train from Luxembourg to Metz Ville
5. Take the train from Metz Ville to Forbach
9h 53m
€105–330
Train
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 46m
€117–298
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 34m
€149–392
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
8h 55m
€85–336
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 Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
5. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbf
10h 31m
€162–379

Alès to Forbach by train and bus

14Weekly Services

7h 43mAverage Duration

€128Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,108.2 km
Duration: 7h 43m

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

You can take a train from Ales to Forbach via Nimes, Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon - Diderot, Gare de l'Est, and Paris Est in around 7h 43m. 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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