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 35 and takes 7h 58m.

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 25m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 75.

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, Saarbrücken bus station and Freiburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.

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, Strasbourg and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.

How far is it from Forbach to Zurich?

The distance between Forbach and Zurich is 351 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 6h 27m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 27m 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 6h 27m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 19 - SFr 35 and takes 7h 58m.

Where does the Forbach to Zurich bus arrive?

Forbach to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Freiburg 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 25m 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 - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Forbach to Zurich by train, bus, car, plane, or train (TGV)

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 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 66–168
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Freiburgbus FlixBus 299 / ...
2. Take the bus from Freiburg to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N07 / ...
7h 58m
CHF 20–34
Drive 313.8 km
1. Drive from Forbach to Zurichcar 313.8 km
3h 25m
CHF 50–71
Train, 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 14m
CHF 103–344
Train via Metz
1. Take the train from Forbach to Metz Villetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Metz Ville to Strasbourgtrain Ter
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
6h 32m
CHF 82–202
Train #2
1. Take the train from Sarreguemines to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Offenburg to Zürich HBtrain Nightjet
8h 25m
CHF 42–148

Forbach to Zurich by bus and train

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6h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 350.7 km
Duration: 6h 27m

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

You can take a bus from FORBACH - Gare Routiere to Zürich HB via SARREGUEMINES - Gare Routiere, Sarreguemines, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 6h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bahnhof, Forbach to Zurich Bus Station via Messegelände, Saarbrücken, Brauerstr./Fernbusbahnhof, Saarbrücken, Saarbrücken bus station, and Freiburg in around 7h 58m.

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