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How to get fromForbach to Calaisby train (TGV), bus, car or train

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

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  1. Train via Paris

    best
    1. Take the train from Forbach(F) to Paris l'Esttrain82
    2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lille FlandrestrainTgv
    3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais VilletrainTer
    6h 1m
    €87–207

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Forbach to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus790
    2. Take the bus from Paris to Calaisbus700 / ...
    9h 22m
    €40–72

  3. Drive 507.6 km

    1. Drive from Forbach to Calaiscar507.6 km
    4h 31m
    €79–114

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Forbach to Metz VilletrainTer
    2. Take the train from Metz Ville to LuxembourgtrainTer
    3. Take the train from Luxembourg to NamurtrainP / ...
    4. Take the train from Namur to Lille FlandrestrainIc
    5. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais VilletrainTer
    10h 4m
    €61–130

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Forbach to Metz VilletrainTer
    2. Take the bus from Metz - Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Lille to Calaisbus
    10h 17m
    €40–92

Forbach to Calais by train and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration6h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket€87Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Forbach, France and Calais, France?

You can take a train from Forbach(F) to Calais Ville via Paris Gare De L'Est, Paris Nord, and Lille Flandres in around 6h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Forbach to Calais via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and Paris in around 9h 22m.

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