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

The cheapest way to get from Maastricht to Forbach is to drive which costs €40 - €65 and takes 3h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Maastricht to Forbach is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Maastricht and Forbach?

No, there is no direct bus from Maastricht to Forbach. However, there are services departing from Maastricht and arriving at Bahnhof, Forbach via Hollerich, P+R Bouillon, Luxembourg, Gare Centrale routière and Hauptbahnhof, Saarbrücken. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Maastricht and Forbach?

No, there is no direct train from Maastricht to Forbach. However, there are services departing from Maastricht and arriving at Forbach via Liège-Guillemins, Luxembourg and Metz Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.

How far is it from Maastricht to Forbach?

The distance between Maastricht and Forbach is 297 km. The road distance is 249.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Maastricht to Forbach without a car is to bus which takes 6h 34m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Maastricht to Forbach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maastricht to Forbach bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Maastricht to Forbach train from?

Maastricht to Forbach train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Liège-Guillemins station.

Train or bus from Maastricht to Forbach?

The best way to get from Maastricht to Forbach is to bus which takes 6h 34m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €80 and takes 6h 40m.

Where does the Maastricht to Forbach bus arrive?

Maastricht to Forbach bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon station.

Where does the Maastricht to Forbach train arrive?

Maastricht to Forbach train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Luxembourg station.

Can I drive from Maastricht to Forbach?

Yes, the driving distance between Maastricht to Forbach is 249 km. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Maastricht to Forbach.

Where can I stay near Forbach?

There are 620+ hotels available in Forbach.

Maastricht to Forbach - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and night train

There are 4 ways to get from Maastricht to Forbach by bus, train, car, or night train

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Maastricht to Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon180 / ...
2. Take the bus from Luxembourg, Gare Centrale routière to Saarbrücken, HauptbahnhofL40 / ...
6h 34m
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to LuxembourgIc
2. Take the train from Luxembourg to Metz VilleTer / ...
3. Take the train from Metz Ville to ForbachTer
6h 40m
€40–77
Drive 249.4 km
1. Drive from Maastricht to Forbach249.4 km
3h 9m
€45–64
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Aachen Hbf to Koblenz HbfNj
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken HbfRe1
8h 27m
€57–323

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Distance: 297.2 km
Duration: 6h 34m

What companies run services between Maastricht, Netherlands and Forbach, France?

You can take a bus from Maastricht to Bahnhof, Forbach via Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon, Hollerich, P+R Bouillon, Luxembourg, Gare Centrale routière, and Hauptbahnhof, Saarbrücken in around 6h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Maastricht to Forbach via Liège-Guillemins, Luxembourg, and Metz Ville in around 6h 40m.

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