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

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Forbach is to bus which costs €40 - €80 and takes 10h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calais to Forbach is to drive which takes 4h 37m and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Calais and Forbach?

No, there is no direct bus from Calais to Forbach. However, there are services departing from Calais and arriving at Forbach via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Calais and Forbach?

No, there is no direct train from Calais to Forbach. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Forbach(F) via Lille Flandres and Paris l'Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.

How far is it from Calais to Forbach?

The distance between Calais and Forbach is 697 km. The road distance is 508 km.

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

The best way to get from Calais to Forbach without a car is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs €110 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Calais to Forbach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Forbach bus from?

Calais to Forbach bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Calais station.

Where do I catch the Calais to Forbach train from?

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

Train or bus from Calais to Forbach?

The best way to get from Calais to Forbach is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs €110 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €80 and takes 10h 10m.

Where does the Calais to Forbach bus arrive?

Calais to Forbach bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

Where does the Calais to Forbach train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Calais to Forbach?

Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Forbach is 508 km. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Calais to Forbach.

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

Book your Calais to Forbach train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Calais to Forbach?

Book your Calais to Forbach bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Forbach?

There are 758+ hotels available in Forbach.

Calais to Forbach - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Calais to Forbach by train (TGV), train, bus, 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
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Paris Nordtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris l'Est to Forbach(F)train 82
6h 3m
€112–262
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Calais to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Forbachbus 790
10h 10m
€41–76
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Metz - Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Metz Ville to Forbachtrain Ter
10h 1m
€58–107
Drive 508 km
1. Drive from Calais to Forbachcar 508 km
4h 37m
€79–114
Train, bus via Namur
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Namurtrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Namur to Luxembourgtrain Ic / ...
4. Take the bus from Luxembourg, Gare Centrale routière to Saarbrücken, Hauptbahnhofbus L40
9h 47m

Calais to Forbach by train and foot

22Weekly Services

6h 3mAverage Duration

€112Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Calais to Forbach.

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Distance: 696.7 km
Duration: 6h 3m

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

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Forbach(F) via Lille Flandres, Paris Nord, and Paris l'Est in around 6h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calais to Forbach via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 10h 10m.

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