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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Forbach(F) to Paris l'Esttrain train 82
    2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Calais Frethuntrain train Tgv
    5h 34m
    €130–211

  2. Drive  507.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Forbach to Calaiscar car 507.6 km
    4h 34m
    €82–118

  3. Bus, train via Charleroi Airport (CRL)

    1. Take the bus from Saarbrücken Hbf to Luxembourgbus bus L40
    2. Take the bus from Luxembourg P+R Bouillon to Charleroi Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Lille Boulevard de Turinbus bus
    4. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain train Ter
    10h 11m

  4. Train via Namur

    1. Take the train from Forbach to Metz Villetrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Metz Ville to Luxembourgtrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Luxembourg to Namurtrain train Ic / ...
    4. Take the train from Namur to Lille Flandrestrain train Ic
    5. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain train Ter
    9h 31m
    €93–159

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Saarbrücken Hbf to Luxembourgbus bus L40
    2. Take the bus from Luxembourg to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain train Ter
    10h 16m

Forbach to Calais by train and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration5h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket€130Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 711.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 34m

What companies run services between Forbach, France and Calais, France?

You can take a train from Forbach(F) to Calais Ville via Paris l'Est, Paris Nord, and Calais Frethun in around 5h 34m.

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