There are 5 ways to get from Forbach to Brussels by train (Eurostar), bus, car, train (TGV), or train
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 Forbach(F) to Paris l'Est82
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiThalys
3h 35m€86–239Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Brussels-North train stationN506 / ...
6h 18m€17–45Drive 302.2 km
- Drive from Forbach to Brussels302.2 km
3h 16m€46–67Train
- Take the train from Forbach to Metz VilleTer
- Take the train from Metz Ville to LuxembourgTer
- Take the train from Luxembourg to Bruxelles-CentralIc / ...
6h 2m€46–76Bus, train
- Take the bus from Saarbrücken, Hauptbahnhof to Luxembourg, Gare Centrale routièreL40
- Take the train from Luxembourg to Bruxelles-CentralIc / ...
6h 20m
Forbach to Brussels by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Forbach to Brussels is to bus which costs €17 - €45 and takes 6h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Forbach to Brussels is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Forbach to Brussels station. However, there are services departing from Bahnhof, Forbach and arriving at Brussels-North train station via Messegelände, Saarbrücken and Saarbrücken bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Forbach to Brussels. However, there are services departing from Forbach(F) and arriving at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
The distance between Forbach and Brussels is 677 km. The road distance is 302.2 km.
The best way to get from Forbach to Brussels without a car is to train via Paris which takes 3h 35m and costs €85 - €240.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Forbach to Brussels, including transfers.
Forbach to Brussels bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Saarbrücken bus station.
Forbach to Brussels train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Forbach(F) station.
The best way to get from Forbach to Brussels is to train via Paris which takes 3h 35m and costs €85 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €45 and takes 6h 18m.
What companies run services between Forbach, France and Brussels, Belgium?
You can take a train from Forbach(F) to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi via Paris Gare De L'Est and Paris Nord in around 3h 35m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Brussels-North train station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €17–45 and the journey takes 4h 35m.
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 Forbach(F) to Paris l'Est
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–90
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–120
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €50–75
- Rail 1st Class
- €80–120
Train from Forbach to Metz Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €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 Metz Ville to Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–150
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Metz Ville to Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €19–30
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Luxembourg to Bruxelles-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €20–29
- 1st Class
- €30–45
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Brussels-North train station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +352 24 89 24 89
- Website
- cfl.lu
Bus from Saarbrücken, Hauptbahnhof to Luxembourg, Gare Centrale routière
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.cfl.lu/en-gb
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More Questions & Answers
Forbach to Brussels bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.
Forbach to Brussels train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris l'Est station.
Yes, the driving distance between Forbach to Brussels is 302 km. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Forbach to Brussels.
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