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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
    €116–342

  2. Train, bus

    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 328 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Saarbrücken bus stationbus bus
    11h 1m
    €51–92

  3. Drive  508 km

    1. Drive from Calais to Forbachcar car 508 km
    4h 37m
    €80–115

  4. Train, bus via Luxembourg

    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

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Calais Ville to Dunkerquebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Luxembourgbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Luxembourg to Saarbrücken Hbfbus bus L40
    11h 40m

Calais to Forbach by train and foot

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration6h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket€116Cheapest 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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calais Ville to Bahnhof, Forbach via Dunkerque, Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station, Lille - Europe Train Station, Luxembourg, Hollerich, P+R Bouillon, Luxembourg, Gare Centrale routière, Luxembourg, Saarbrücken Hbf, and Hauptbahnhof, Saarbrücken in around 11h 40m.

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