There are 5 ways to get from Dunkirk 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 Dunkerque to Paris NordTgv
- Take the train from Paris l'Est to Forbach(F)82
5h 4m€86–200Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Metz - Bus Station
- Take the train from Metz Ville to ForbachTer
9h 50m€28–90Drive 456.8 km
- Drive from Dunkirk to Forbach456.8 km
4h 46m€71–103Train
- Take the train from Dunkerque 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 22m€64–113Bus
- Take the bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Take the bus from Lille Boulevard de Turin to Charleroi Airport
- Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Luxembourg P+R Bouillon
- Take the bus from Luxembourg, Gare Centrale routière to Saarbrücken, HauptbahnhofL40 / ...
10h 49m
Dunkirk to Forbach by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dunkirk to Forbach is to bus and train which costs €28 - €95 and takes 9h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Dunkirk to Forbach is to drive which takes 4h 46m and costs €70 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Dunkirk station to Forbach. However, there are services departing from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station and arriving at Bahnhof, Forbach via Lille Boulevard de Turin, Charleroi Airport, Hollerich, P+R Bouillon, Luxembourg, Gare Centrale routière and Hauptbahnhof, Saarbrücken. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Dunkirk to Forbach. However, there are services departing from Dunkerque and arriving at Forbach(F) via Paris l'Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
The distance between Dunkirk and Forbach is 661 km. The road distance is 456.8 km.
The best way to get from Dunkirk to Forbach without a car is to train via Paris which takes 5h 4m and costs €85 - €200.
It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Dunkirk to Forbach, including transfers.
Dunkirk to Forbach bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station.
Dunkirk to Forbach train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Dunkerque station.
The best way to get from Dunkirk to Forbach is to train via Paris which takes 5h 4m and costs €85 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 49m.
What companies run services between Dunkirk, France and Forbach, France?
You can take a train from Dunkerque to Forbach(F) via Paris Nord and Paris l'Est in around 5h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Bahnhof, Forbach via Lille Boulevard de Turin, Charleroi Airport, Luxembourg P+R Bouillon, Hollerich, P+R Bouillon, Luxembourg, Gare Centrale routière, and Hauptbahnhof, Saarbrücken in around 10h 49m.
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- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Dunkerque to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–95
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
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 Paris l'Est to Forbach(F)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- 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
- €6–17
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Dunkerque to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–30
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €13–20
- Rail 1st Class
- €21–30
- 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 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €15–22
- 1st Class
- €23–35
- 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
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €2–6
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Metz - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €20–65
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €4–9
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- info@flibco.com
- Website
- flibco.com
Bus from Lille Boulevard de Turin to Charleroi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–24
- Website
- https://www.flibco.com/en
Bus from Charleroi Airport to Luxembourg P+R Bouillon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–25
- Website
- https://www.flibco.com/en
- Phone
- +352 24 89 24 89
- Website
- cfl.lu
Bus from Luxembourg, Gare Centrale routière to Saarbrücken, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.cfl.lu/en-gb
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More Questions & Answers
Dunkirk to Forbach bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lille - Europe Train Station.
Dunkirk to Forbach train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Nord station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dunkirk to Forbach is 457 km. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Dunkirk to Forbach.
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