There are 4 ways to get from Caen to Forbach by train, bus, car, or train (TGV)
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Train via Paris
best- Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazaretrain K2+ / ...
- Take the train from Paris l'Est to Forbach(F)train 82
4h 55m€94–175Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Forbachbus 790
10h€45–87Drive 614.2 km
- Drive from Caen to Forbachcar 614.2 km
5h 49m€94–136Train
- Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazaretrain K2+ / ...
- Take the train from Paris Est to Forbachtrain Ice
5h 18m€110–197
Caen to Forbach by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Caen to Forbach is to bus which costs €45 - €90 and takes 10h.
The fastest way to get from Caen to Forbach is to train via Paris which takes 4h 55m and costs €90 - €180.
No, there is no direct bus from Caen station to Forbach. However, there are services departing from Caen - Bus Station and arriving at Forbach via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.
No, there is no direct train from Caen to Forbach. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Forbach(F) via Haussmann Saint-Lazare and Paris l'Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
The distance between Caen and Forbach is 610 km. The road distance is 614.2 km.
The best way to get from Caen to Forbach without a car is to train via Paris which takes 4h 55m and costs €90 - €180.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Caen to Forbach, including transfers.
Caen to Forbach bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Caen - Bus Station.
Caen to Forbach train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), depart from Caen station.
The best way to get from Caen to Forbach is to train via Paris which takes 4h 55m and costs €90 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €90 and takes 10h.
What companies run services between Caen, France and Forbach, France?
You can take a train from Caen to Forbach(F) via Paris Saint-Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Magenta, and Paris l'Est in around 4h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caen - Bus Station to Forbach via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 10h.
- Phone
- +33 2 22 55 00 10
- nomad-car@laregionnormandie.fr
- Website
- nomad.normandie.fr
Train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
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 Caen to Paris Saint-Lazare
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–65
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Paris l'Est to Forbach(F)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- 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
- 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
Train from Paris Est to Forbach
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €60–70
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Paris Est to Forbach
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €60–130
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Caen - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- 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 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Forbach
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €21–55
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Caen to Forbach bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.
Caen to Forbach train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), arrive at Paris Saint-Lazare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Caen to Forbach is 614 km. It takes approximately 5h 49m to drive from Caen to Forbach.
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