What is the cheapest way to get from Esch-sur-Alzette to Forbach?

The cheapest way to get from Esch-sur-Alzette to Forbach is to drive which costs €14 - €22 and takes 1h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Esch-sur-Alzette to Forbach?

The fastest way to get from Esch-sur-Alzette to Forbach is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs €14 - €22.

Is there a direct bus between Esch-sur-Alzette and Forbach?

No, there is no direct bus from Esch-sur-Alzette to Forbach. However, there are services departing from Esch-sur-Alzette, Gare routière and arriving at Bahnhof, Forbach via Luxembourg, Gare Centrale routière and Hauptbahnhof, Saarbrücken. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Esch-sur-Alzette and Forbach?

No, there is no direct train from Esch-sur-Alzette to Forbach. However, there are services departing from Esch-sur-Alzette, Gare and arriving at Forbach via Bettembourg and Metz Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.

How far is it from Esch-sur-Alzette to Forbach?

The distance between Esch-sur-Alzette and Forbach is 129 km. The road distance is 95.3 km.

How do I travel from Esch-sur-Alzette to Forbach without a car?

The best way to get from Esch-sur-Alzette to Forbach without a car is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs €20 - €40.

How long does it take to get from Esch-sur-Alzette to Forbach?

It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Esch-sur-Alzette to Forbach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Esch-sur-Alzette to Forbach bus from?

Esch-sur-Alzette to Forbach bus services, operated by Luxembourg Railways (CFL), depart from Esch-sur-Alzette, Gare routière station.

Where do I catch the Esch-sur-Alzette to Forbach train from?

Esch-sur-Alzette to Forbach train services, operated by Luxembourg Railways (CFL), depart from Bettembourg station.

Train or bus from Esch-sur-Alzette to Forbach?

The best way to get from Esch-sur-Alzette to Forbach is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs €20 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 55m.

Where does the Esch-sur-Alzette to Forbach bus arrive?

Esch-sur-Alzette to Forbach bus services, operated by Luxembourg Railways (CFL), arrive at Luxembourg, Gare Centrale routière station.

Where does the Esch-sur-Alzette to Forbach train arrive?

Esch-sur-Alzette to Forbach train services, operated by Luxembourg Railways (CFL), arrive at Metz Ville station.

Can I drive from Esch-sur-Alzette to Forbach?

Yes, the driving distance between Esch-sur-Alzette to Forbach is 95 km. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Esch-sur-Alzette to Forbach.

Where can I stay near Forbach?

There are 540+ hotels available in Forbach.

Esch-sur-Alzette to Forbach - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Esch-sur-Alzette to Forbach by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bettembourg to Metz VilleTer
2. Take the train from Metz Ville to ForbachTer
2h 54m
€20–39
Drive 95.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Esch-sur-Alzette to Forbach95.3 km
1h 4m
€15–22
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Esch-sur-Alzette, Gare to Luxembourg, Gare CentraleRb / ...
2. Take the bus from Luxembourg, Gare Centrale routière to Saarbrücken, HauptbahnhofL40 / ...
3h 26m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Esch-sur-Alzette, Gare routière to Luxembourg, Gare Centrale routièreL62 / ...
2. Take the bus from Luxembourg, Gare Centrale routière to Saarbrücken, HauptbahnhofL40 / ...
3h 55m

Esch-sur-Alzette to Forbach by train

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2h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 128.7 km
Duration: 2h 54m

What companies run services between Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg and Forbach, France?

You can take a train from Esch-sur-Alzette, Gare to Forbach via Bettembourg and Metz Ville in around 2h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Esch-sur-Alzette, Gare routière to Bahnhof, Forbach via Luxembourg, Gare Centrale routière and Hauptbahnhof, Saarbrücken in around 3h 55m.

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