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How to get fromCalais to Forbachby train (TGV), train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Calais to Forbach by train (TGV), train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Paris Nordtrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Paris Est to Forbachtrain train Tgv
    6h 2m
    €119–230

  2. Train, bus via Brussels

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain train Ter
    2. Take the bus from Lille to Brussels-North train stationbus bus 712 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Merzig bus stationbus bus
    10h 21m
    €59–100

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europetrain train Ter
    2. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Luxembourgbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Luxembourg to Saarbrücken Hbfbus bus L40
    10h 11m

  4. Drive  508 km

    1. Drive from Calais to Forbachcar car 508 km
    4h 38m
    €96–138

  5. Train, bus via Namur

    1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Namurtrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Namur to Luxembourgtrain train Ic / ...
    4. Take the bus from Luxembourg to Saarbrücken Hbfbus bus L40
    9h 30m

Calais to Forbach by train and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration6h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket€119Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 696.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 2m

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

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Forbach via Lille Flandres, Paris Nord, and Paris Est in around 6h 2m.

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