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 €40 - €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 5h 58m and costs €85 - €250.

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?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Marseille Saint-Charles and arriving at Forbach(F). Services depart once a week, and operate Saturday. The journey takes approximately 7h 28m.

How far is it from Marseille to Forbach?

The distance between Marseille and Forbach is 1019 km. The road distance is 811.5 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 7h 28m and costs €140 - €160.

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

The train from Marseille Saint-Charles to Forbach(F) takes 7h 28m including transfers and departs once a week.

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 Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Marseille Saint-Charles station.

Train or bus from Marseille to Forbach?

The best way to get from Marseille to Forbach is to train which takes 7h 28m and costs €140 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €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 Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Forbach(F) station.

Can I drive from Marseille to Forbach?

Yes, the driving distance between Marseille to Forbach is 812 km. It takes approximately 7h 43m 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 752+ hotels available in Forbach.

Marseille to Forbach - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Marseille to Forbach 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 Marseille Saint-Charles to Forbach(F)train 84
7h 28m
€140–160
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Saarbrücken bus stationbus N235
13h 26m
€40–80
Drive 811.5 km
1. Drive from Marseille to Forbachcar 811.5 km
7h 43m
€122–176
Fly Marseille Provence Airport to Strasbourg International Airport, train
1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane MRS - SXB
2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Forbach(F)train
5h 58m
€86–248
Train via Metz
1. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Metz Villetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Metz Ville to Forbachtrain Ter
8h 33m
€96–202
Fly Marseille Provence Airport to Luxembourg, bus
1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane MRS - LUX
2. Take the bus from Kirchberg, Gare routière Luxexpo to Merzig, Bahnhofbus
7h 17m
€75–271
Fly Marseille Provence Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane MRS - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbftrain
7h 45m
€125–351
Train to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, fly to Strasbourg International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Antibestrain
2. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane NCE - SXB
3. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Forbach(F)train
8h 31m
€114–244
Train to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, fly to Luxembourg, bus
1. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Antibestrain
2. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane NCE - LUX
3. Take the bus from Kirchberg, Gare routière Luxexpo to Merzig, Bahnhofbus
9h 45m
€98–277

Marseille to Forbach by train

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7h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,018.7 km
Duration: 7h 28m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Marseille Saint-Charles to Forbach(F) once a week. Tickets cost €140–160 and the journey takes 7h 28m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Saarbrücken bus station twice daily. Tickets cost €40–80 and the journey takes 11h 45m.

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