There are 5 ways to get from Brussels to Forbach by train (Eurostar), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris NordThalys
- Take the train from Paris l'Est to Forbach(F)82
4h 12m€97–254Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Saarbrücken bus stationN506 / ...
6h 6m€19–55Bus, train
- Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Metz - Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Metz Ville to ForbachTer
6h 1m€31–57Drive 302.5 km
- Drive from Brussels to Forbach302.5 km
3h 15m€46–67Train, bus
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Central to LuxembourgIc / ...
- Take the bus from Luxembourg, Gare Centrale routière to Saarbrücken, HauptbahnhofL40
6h 12m
Brussels to Forbach by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Forbach is to bus which costs €19 - €55 and takes 6h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Brussels to Forbach is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Brussels station to Forbach. However, there are services departing from Brussels-North train station and arriving at Bahnhof, Forbach via Brauerstr./Fernbusbahnhof, Saarbrücken and Hauptbahnhof, Saarbrücken. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Brussels to Forbach. However, there are services departing from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and arriving at Forbach(F) via Paris l'Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
The distance between Brussels and Forbach is 677 km. The road distance is 302.5 km.
The best way to get from Brussels to Forbach without a car is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs €95 - €260.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Brussels to Forbach, including transfers.
Brussels to Forbach bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brussels-North train station.
Brussels to Forbach train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
The best way to get from Brussels to Forbach is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs €95 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €55 and takes 6h 6m.
What companies run services between Brussels, Belgium and Forbach, France?
You can take a train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Forbach(F) via Paris Nord and Paris l'Est in around 4h 12m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels-North train station to Saarbrücken bus station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €19–55 and the journey takes 4h 25m.
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–150
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–120
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €50–75
- Rail 1st Class
- €80–120
Train from Paris l'Est to Forbach(F)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45–110
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Metz Ville to Forbach
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Paris l'Est to Forbach(F)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €60–70
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Bruxelles-Central to Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €20–29
- 1st Class
- €30–45
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Metz - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14–40
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Brussels-North train station to Saarbrücken bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–55
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +352 24 89 24 89
- Website
- cfl.lu
Bus from Luxembourg, Gare Centrale routière to Saarbrücken, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.cfl.lu/en-gb
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More Questions & Answers
Brussels to Forbach bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Saarbrücken bus station.
Brussels to Forbach train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brussels to Forbach is 302 km. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Brussels to Forbach.
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