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

The cheapest way to get from Ghent to Forbach is to train and bus which costs €35 - €80 and takes 8h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ghent to Forbach is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs €55 - €80.

Is there a direct bus between Ghent and Forbach?

No, there is no direct bus from Ghent station to Forbach. However, there are services departing from Gent Sint Pieters Station and arriving at Bahnhof, Forbach via Charleroi Airport, Hollerich, P+R Bouillon, Luxembourg, Gare Centrale routière and Hauptbahnhof, Saarbrücken. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Ghent and Forbach?

No, there is no direct train from Ghent to Forbach. However, there are services departing from Gand-Saint-Pierre and arriving at Forbach(F) via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Paris l'Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.

How far is it from Ghent to Forbach?

The distance between Ghent and Forbach is 730 km. The road distance is 358.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Ghent to Forbach without a car is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs €95 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Ghent to Forbach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ghent to Forbach bus from?

Ghent to Forbach bus services, operated by Flibco, depart from Gent Sint Pieters Station.

Where do I catch the Ghent to Forbach train from?

Ghent to Forbach train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Saint-Pierre station.

Train or bus from Ghent to Forbach?

The best way to get from Ghent to Forbach is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs €95 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 25m.

Where does the Ghent to Forbach bus arrive?

Ghent to Forbach bus services, operated by Flibco, arrive at Charleroi Airport station.

Where does the Ghent to Forbach train arrive?

Ghent to Forbach train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Ghent to Forbach?

Yes, the driving distance between Ghent to Forbach is 358 km. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Ghent to Forbach.

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

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Where can I stay near Forbach?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain
3. Take the train from Paris l'Est to Forbach(F)train 82
5h 4m
€97–250
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Brussels-Nordtrain Ic / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Merzig bus stationbus 1929
8h 5m
€38–77
Drive 358.3 km
1. Drive from Ghent to Forbachcar 358.3 km
3h 54m
€56–80
Train, bus via Luxembourg
1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Luxembourgtrain Ic / ...
3. Take the bus from Luxembourg, Gare Centrale routière to Saarbrücken, Hauptbahnhofbus L40
7h 19m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gent Sint Pieters Station to Charleroi Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus
3. Take the bus from Luxembourg, Gare Centrale routière to Saarbrücken, Hauptbahnhofbus L40
8h 25m

Ghent to Forbach by train and foot

17Weekly Services

5h 4mAverage Duration

€97Cheapest Price

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Distance: 729.7 km
Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between Ghent, Belgium and Forbach, France?

You can take a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Forbach(F) via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, and Paris l'Est in around 5h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gent Sint Pieters Station to Bahnhof, Forbach via Charleroi Airport, Luxembourg P+R Bouillon, Hollerich, P+R Bouillon, Luxembourg, Gare Centrale routière, and Hauptbahnhof, Saarbrücken in around 8h 25m.

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