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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
    5h 36m
    €118–240

  2. Drive  508 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Calais to Forbachcar car 508 km
    4h 37m
    €82–118

  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 12m

  4. 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 Ter
    3. Take the train from Namur to Luxembourgtrain train Ic / ...
    4. Take the bus from Luxembourg to Saarbrücken Hbfbus bus L40
    9h 38m

  5. Train, bus via Charleroi Airport (CRL)

    1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain train Ter
    2. Take the bus from Lille Boulevard de Turin to Charleroi Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Luxembourg to Saarbrücken Hbfbus bus L40
    10h 14m

Calais to Forbach by train and foot

Calendar39Weekly Services
Duration5h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket€118Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 696.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 36m

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 5h 36m.

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