There are 5 ways to get from Calais to Forbach by train (TGV), 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 via Paris
best- Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille FlandresTer
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Paris NordTgv
- Take the train from Paris l'Est to Forbach(F)82
6h 3m€92–232Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Calais to Paris1700 / ...
- Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Forbach790
10h 5m€42–88Bus, train
- Take the bus from Calais to Lille
- Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Metz - Bus Station
- Take the train from Metz Ville to ForbachTer
10h 1m€46–131Drive 508 km
- Drive from Calais to Forbach508 km
4h 34m€78–113Train
- Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille FlandresTer
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to NamurIc / ...
- Take the train from Namur to LuxembourgIc / ...
- Take the train from Luxembourg to Metz VilleTer / ...
- Take the train from Metz Ville to ForbachTer
9h 32m€72–121
Calais to Forbach by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Calais to Forbach is to bus which costs €40 - €90 and takes 10h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Calais to Forbach is to drive which takes 4h 34m and costs €75 - €120.
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 5m.
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.
The distance between Calais and Forbach is 697 km. The road distance is 508 km.
The best way to get from Calais to Forbach without a car is to train via Paris which takes 6h 3m and costs €90 - €240.
It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Calais to Forbach, including transfers.
Calais to Forbach bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Calais station.
Calais to Forbach train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.
The best way to get from Calais to Forbach is to train via Paris which takes 6h 3m and costs €90 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €90 and takes 10h 5m.
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 and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 10h 5m.
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 Calais Ville to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–40
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €17–25
- Rail 1st Class
- €26–40
Train from Lille Flandres to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35–85
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €35–55
- Rail 1st Class
- €55–85
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
- €11–25
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €11–17
- Rail 1st Class
- €18–25
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lille Flandres to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 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
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- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Lille Flandres to Namur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €14–21
- 1st Class
- €22–35
Train from Namur to Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- Phone
- +352 24 89 24 89
- Website
- cfl.lu
Train from Luxembourg to Metz Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–23
- Website
- https://www.cfl.lu/en-gb
- 1st Class
- €15–23
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Calais to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Calais to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Forbach
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €18–55
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Metz - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €24–90
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Calais to Forbach bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.
Calais to Forbach train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.
Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Forbach is 508 km. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Calais to Forbach.
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