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

The cheapest way to get from Marseille to Forbach is to bus which costs €50 - €80 and takes 13h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Marseille to Forbach is to fly and train which takes 6h 30m and costs €75 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Marseille and Forbach?

No, there is no direct bus from Marseille to Forbach. However, there are services departing from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles and arriving at Bahnhof, Forbach via Brauerstr./Fernbusbahnhof, Saarbrücken and Hauptbahnhof, Saarbrücken. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Marseille and Forbach?

No, there is no direct train from Marseille to Forbach. However, there are services departing from Marseille St Charles and arriving at Forbach via Metz Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.

How far is it from Marseille to Forbach?

The distance between Marseille and Forbach is 1042 km. The road distance is 811.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Marseille to Forbach without a car is to train which takes 8h 33m and costs €90 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 8h 33m to get from Marseille to Forbach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Marseille to Forbach bus from?

Marseille to Forbach bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles station.

Where do I catch the Marseille to Forbach train from?

Marseille to Forbach train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Marseille St Charles station.

Train or bus from Marseille to Forbach?

The best way to get from Marseille to Forbach is to train which takes 8h 33m and costs €90 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €80 and takes 13h 26m.

Where does the Marseille to Forbach bus arrive?

Marseille to Forbach bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Saarbrücken bus station.

Where does the Marseille to Forbach train arrive?

Marseille to Forbach train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Metz Ville station.

Can I drive from Marseille to Forbach?

Yes, the driving distance between Marseille to Forbach is 811 km. It takes approximately 7h 38m to drive from Marseille to Forbach.

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

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Where can I stay near Forbach?

There are 727+ hotels available in Forbach.

Marseille to Forbach - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Marseille to Forbach by train (TGV), bus, train, 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 Marseille St Charles to Metz VilleTgv
2. Take the train from Metz Ville to ForbachTer
8h 33m
€91–242
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Saarbrücken bus stationN235
13h 26m
€50–80
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Metz - Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Metz Ville to ForbachTer
13h 20m
€54–114
Drive 811.4 km
1. Drive from Marseille to Forbach811.4 km
7h 38m
€126–181
Fly Marseille Provence Airport to Luxembourg, train
1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Luxembourg (LUX)MRS - LUX
2. Take the train from Luxembourg to Metz Ville
3. Take the train from Metz Ville to Forbach
7h 38m
€91–277
Fly Marseille Provence Airport to Strasbourg International Airport, train
1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)MRS - SXB
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Metz Ville
3. Take the train from Metz Ville to Forbach
6h 30m
€76–283
Fly Marseille Provence Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Frankfurt (FRA)MRS - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Saarbrücken Hbf
8h 46m
€141–316
Train to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, fly to Strasbourg International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Cannes
2. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)NCE - SXB
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Metz Ville
4. Take the train from Metz Ville to Forbach
8h 50m
€82–296
Train to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, fly to Luxembourg, train
1. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Cannes
2. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Luxembourg (LUX)NCE - LUX
3. Take the train from Luxembourg to Metz Ville
4. Take the train from Metz Ville to Forbach
9h 53m
€116–300
Fly Marseille Provence Airport to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)MRS - CRL
2. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Luxembourg P+R Bouillon
3. Take the train from Luxembourg to Metz Ville
4. Take the train from Metz Ville to Forbach
10h 39m
€90–262

Marseille to Forbach by train

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8h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,042.2 km
Duration: 8h 33m

What companies run services between Marseille, France and Forbach, France?

You can take a train from Marseille St Charles to Forbach via Metz Ville in around 8h 33m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Saarbrücken bus station twice daily. Tickets cost €50–80 and the journey takes 11h 45m.

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