What is the cheapest way to get from Forbach to Douai?

The cheapest way to get from Forbach to Douai is to train and bus which costs €40 - €80 and takes 8h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Forbach to Douai?

The fastest way to get from Forbach to Douai is to train via Paris which takes 4h 12m and costs €65 - €170.

Is there a direct train between Forbach and Douai?

No, there is no direct train from Forbach to Douai. However, there are services departing from Forbach(F) and arriving at Douai via Paris Nord and Arras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.

How far is it from Forbach to Douai?

The distance between Forbach and Douai is 574 km. The road distance is 360.1 km.

How do I travel from Forbach to Douai without a car?

The best way to get from Forbach to Douai without a car is to train via Paris which takes 4h 12m and costs €65 - €170.

How long does it take to get from Forbach to Douai?

It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Forbach to Douai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forbach to Douai train from?

Forbach to Douai train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Forbach(F) station.

Train or bus from Forbach to Douai?

The best way to get from Forbach to Douai is to train via Paris which takes 4h 12m and costs €65 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 47m.

Where does the Forbach to Douai train arrive?

Forbach to Douai train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris l'Est station.

Can I drive from Forbach to Douai?

Yes, the driving distance between Forbach to Douai is 360 km. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Forbach to Douai.

How do I get a train ticket from Forbach to Douai?

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Where can I stay near Douai?

There are 1051+ hotels available in Douai.

Forbach to Douai - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Forbach(F) to Paris l'Esttrain 82
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Arrastrain Tgv
4h 12m
€66–170
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Forbach to Metz Villetrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Metz - Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 47m
€42–78
Drive 360.1 km
1. Drive from Forbach to Douaicar 360.1 km
4h 27m
€54–78
Train
1. Take the train from Forbach to Metz Villetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Metz Ville to Luxembourgtrain Ter
3. Take the train from Luxembourg to Namurtrain Ic / ...
4. Take the train from Namur to Lille Flandrestrain Ic / ...
8h 38m
€62–95
Bus
1. Take the bus from Saarbrücken, Hauptbahnhof to Luxembourg, Gare Centrale routièrebus L40
2. Take the bus from Luxembourg P+R Bouillon to Charleroi Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Lille Boulevard de Turinbus
9h 47m

Forbach to Douai by train and foot

14Weekly Services

4h 12mAverage Duration

€66Cheapest Price

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Distance: 574.1 km
Duration: 4h 12m

What companies run services between Forbach, France and Douai, Hauts-de-France, France?

You can take a train from Forbach(F) to Douai via Paris Gare De L'Est, Paris Nord, and Arras in around 4h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bahnhof, Forbach to Douai via Saarbrücken, Hauptbahnhof, Luxembourg, Gare Centrale routière, Hollerich, P+R Bouillon, Luxembourg P+R Bouillon, Charleroi Airport, Lille Boulevard de Turin, and Lille Flandres in around 9h 47m.

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