There are 3 ways to get from Metz to Forbach by train (TGV), bus, or car
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- Take the train from Metz Ville to Strasbourgtrain Ter
- Take the train from Appenweier Bahnhof to Rastatttrain Re2 / ...
- Take the train from Rastatt to Forbach(Schwarzw)train
3h 50m€41–133Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Metz to Rastatt central bus stationbus 1923
3h 55m€22–36Drive 214.3 km
- Drive from Metz to Forbachcar 214.3 km
2h 26m€34–49
Metz to Forbach by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Metz to Forbach is to bus which costs €22 - €40 and takes 3h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Metz to Forbach is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Metz to Forbach station. However, there are services departing from Metz and arriving at Rastatt central bus station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Metz to Forbach. However, there are services departing from Metz Ville and arriving at Forbach(Schwarzw) via Strasbourg, Appenweier Bahnhof and Rastatt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
The distance between Metz and Forbach is 242 km. The road distance is 214.3 km.
The best way to get from Metz to Forbach without a car is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs €40 - €140.
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Metz to Forbach, including transfers.
Metz to Forbach bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Metz station.
Metz to Forbach train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Metz Ville station.
The best way to get from Metz to Forbach is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs €40 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €40 and takes 3h 55m.
What companies run services between Metz, France and Forbach, Germany?
You can take a train from Metz Ville to Forbach(Schwarzw) via Strasbourg, Appenweier Bahnhof, and Rastatt in around 3h 50m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Metz to Rastatt central bus station 4 times a week. Tickets cost €17–29 and the journey takes 3h 5m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Metz Ville to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–55
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Metz Ville to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Appenweier Bahnhof to Rastatt
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Rastatt to Forbach(Schwarzw)
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +49 721 61075885
- info@avg.karlsruhe.de
- Website
- avg.info
Train from Rastatt to Forbach(Schwarzw)
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- avg.info
- Phone
- 07274 7053372
- kontakt@uefgmbh.com
- Website
- uefgmbh.com
Train from Rastatt to Forbach(Schwarzw)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- https://www.uefgmbh.com/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Metz to Rastatt central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €17–29
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Metz to Forbach bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rastatt central bus station.
Metz to Forbach train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Strasbourg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Metz to Forbach is 214 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Metz to Forbach.
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