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

The cheapest way to get from Douai to Forbach is to bus and train which costs €40 - €75 and takes 10h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Douai to Forbach is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs €90 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Douai and Forbach?

No, there is no direct bus from Douai to Forbach. However, there are services departing from Douai and arriving at Gare Routiere via Lille Boulevard de Turin, Charleroi Airport, Hollerich, P+R Bouillon, Luxembourg, Gare Centrale routière and SB Hauptbahnhof C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Douai and Forbach?

No, there is no direct train from Douai to Forbach. However, there are services departing from Douai and arriving at Forbach(F) via Paris l'Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.

How far is it from Douai to Forbach?

The distance between Douai and Forbach is 574 km. The road distance is 360.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Douai to Forbach without a car is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs €90 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Douai to Forbach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Douai to Forbach bus from?

Douai to Forbach bus services, operated by Flibco, depart from Lille Boulevard de Turin station.

Where do I catch the Douai to Forbach train from?

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

Train or bus from Douai to Forbach?

The best way to get from Douai to Forbach is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs €90 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 21m.

Where does the Douai to Forbach bus arrive?

Douai to Forbach bus services, operated by Flibco, arrive at Charleroi Airport station.

Where does the Douai to Forbach train arrive?

Douai to Forbach train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Douai to Forbach?

Yes, the driving distance between Douai to Forbach is 360 km. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Douai to Forbach.

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

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Where can I stay near Forbach?

There are 758+ hotels available in Forbach.

Douai to Forbach - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Douai to Paris Nordtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris l'Est to Forbach(F)train 82
4h 6m
€95–217
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from DOUAI - Place Carnot - Quai C to LILLE - Porte de Douaibus 856
2. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Metz - Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Metz Ville to Forbachtrain Ter
10h 15m
€44–73
Drive 360.4 km
1. Drive from Douai to Forbachcar 360.4 km
4h 26m
€56–81
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Namurtrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Namur to Luxembourgtrain Ic / ...
3. Take the bus from Luxembourg, Gare Centrale routière to Saarbrücken, Hauptbahnhofbus L40
9h 11m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lille Boulevard de Turin to Charleroi Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus
3. Take the bus from Luxembourg, Gare Centrale routière to Saarbrücken, Hauptbahnhofbus L40
10h 21m

Douai to Forbach by train and foot

22Weekly Services

4h 6mAverage Duration

€95Cheapest Price

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Distance: 574.2 km
Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between Douai, Hauts-de-France, France and Forbach, France?

You can take a train from Douai to Forbach(F) via Paris Nord and Paris l'Est in around 4h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Douai to Gare Routiere via Lille Flandres, Lille Boulevard de Turin, Charleroi Airport, Luxembourg P+R Bouillon, Hollerich, P+R Bouillon, Luxembourg, Gare Centrale routière, Saarbrücken, Hauptbahnhof, and SB Hauptbahnhof C in around 10h 21m.

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