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

The cheapest way to get from Colmar to Forbach is to bus which costs €13 - €40 and takes 5h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colmar to Forbach is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs €25 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Colmar and Forbach?

No, there is no direct bus from Colmar to Forbach. However, there are services departing from Colmar and arriving at Bahnhof, Forbach via Strasbourg, Brauerstr./Fernbusbahnhof, Saarbrücken and Hauptbahnhof, Saarbrücken. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Colmar and Forbach?

No, there is no direct train from Colmar to Forbach. However, there are services departing from Colmar and arriving at Forbach via Metz Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.

How far is it from Colmar to Forbach?

The distance between Colmar and Forbach is 279 km. The road distance is 165.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Colmar to Forbach without a car is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs €35 - €70.

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

It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Colmar to Forbach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colmar to Forbach bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Colmar to Forbach train from?

Colmar to Forbach train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Colmar station.

Train or bus from Colmar to Forbach?

The best way to get from Colmar to Forbach is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs €35 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €40 and takes 5h 6m.

Where does the Colmar to Forbach bus arrive?

Colmar to Forbach bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Strasbourg station.

Where does the Colmar to Forbach train arrive?

Colmar to Forbach train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Metz Ville station.

Can I drive from Colmar to Forbach?

Yes, the driving distance between Colmar to Forbach is 165 km. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Colmar to Forbach.

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

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Where can I stay near Forbach?

There are 620+ hotels available in Forbach.

Colmar to Forbach - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Colmar to Forbach by train (TGV), 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 Colmar to Metz VilleTgv
2. Take the train from Metz Ville to ForbachTer
2h 56m
€36–67
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Colmar to Strasbourg720 / ...
2. Take the bus from Strasbourg to Saarbrücken bus stationN506 / ...
5h 6m
€13–37
Drive 165.1 km
1. Drive from Colmar to Forbach165.1 km
1h 52m
€26–37
Train via Strasbourg
1. Take the train from Colmar to StrasbourgTer
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to SarregueminesTer
4h 7m
€14–42

Colmar to Forbach by train

16Weekly Trains

2h 56mAverage Duration

€36Cheapest Price

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Distance: 278.9 km
Duration: 2h 56m

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

You can take a train from Colmar to Forbach via Metz Ville in around 2h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Colmar to Bahnhof, Forbach via Strasbourg, Saarbrücken bus station, Brauerstr./Fernbusbahnhof, Saarbrücken, and Hauptbahnhof, Saarbrücken in around 5h 6m.

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