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

The cheapest way to get from Forbach to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 19 - SFr 28 and takes 8h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forbach to Zurich is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 70.

Is there a direct bus between Forbach and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Forbach to Zurich station. However, there are services departing from Bahnhof, Forbach and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via Messegelände, Saarbrücken and Saarbrücken bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Forbach and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Forbach to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Forbach and arriving at Zürich HB via Metz Ville, Mulhouse Ville and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.

How far is it from Forbach to Zurich?

The distance between Forbach and Zurich is 443 km. The road distance is 313.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Forbach to Zurich without a car is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Forbach to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forbach to Zurich bus from?

Forbach to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Saarbrücken bus station.

Where do I catch the Forbach to Zurich train from?

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

Train or bus from Forbach to Zurich?

The best way to get from Forbach to Zurich is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 19 - SFr 28 and takes 8h 18m.

Where does the Forbach to Zurich bus arrive?

Forbach to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Forbach to Zurich train arrive?

Forbach to Zurich train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Metz Ville station.

Can I drive from Forbach to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Forbach to Zurich is 314 km. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Forbach to Zurich.

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

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Where can I stay near Zurich?

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Forbach to Zurich - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Forbach to Zurich by train (TGV), train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Forbach to Metz Villetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Metz Ville to Mulhouse Villetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
5h 41m
CHF 70–170
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Zurich Bus Stationbus N11 / ...
8h 18m
CHF 19–28
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Forbach to Metz Villetrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Metz Central Bus Station to Zurich Limmatstrassebus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3636
7h 56m
CHF 29–36
Drive 313.8 km
1. Drive from Forbach to Zurichcar 313.8 km
3h 24m
CHF 49–71
Train, train to Luxembourg, fly
1. Take the train from Forbach to Metz Villetrain
2. Take the train from Metz Ville to Luxembourgtrain
3. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LUX - ZRH
5h 11m
CHF 100–254
Train via Strasbourg
1. Take the train from Sarreguemines to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
6h 27m
CHF 71–91
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Forbach(F) to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
4h 59m
CHF 98–289
Train, train to Stuttgart Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Forbach(F) to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane STR - ZRH
5h 15m
CHF 134–349

Forbach to Zurich by train

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5h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 443.1 km
Duration: 5h 41m

What companies run services between Forbach, France and Zurich, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Forbach to Zürich HB via Metz Ville, Mulhouse Ville, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 5h 41m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Zurich Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 19–28 and the journey takes 6h 35m.

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