There are 4 ways to get from Paris to Forbach by train (TGV), bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Paris Est to Forbachtrain Tgv
1h 39m€60–140Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Forbachbus 790
5h 30m€30–50Drive 383.7 km
- Drive from Paris to Forbachcar 383.7 km
3h 32m€62–89Train via Metz
- Take the train from Paris Est to Metz Villetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Metz Ville to Forbachtrain Ter
2h 31m€67–113
Paris to Forbach by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Paris to Forbach is to bus which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Paris to Forbach is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs €60 - €140.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arriving at Forbach. Services depart five times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Paris Est and arriving at Forbach. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 39m.
The distance between Paris and Forbach is 369 km. The road distance is 383.7 km.
The best way to get from Paris to Forbach without a car is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs €60 - €140.
The train from Paris Est to Forbach takes 1h 39m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Paris to Forbach bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.
Paris to Forbach train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Est station.
The best way to get from Paris to Forbach is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs €60 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 30m.
What companies run services between Paris, France and Forbach, France?
TGV inOui operates a train from Paris Est to Forbach 3 times a day. Tickets cost €65–110 and the journey takes 1h 39m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Forbach 5 times a week. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 5h 30m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Est to Forbach
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Est to Metz Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–90
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Forbach
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Paris to Forbach bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Forbach station.
Paris to Forbach train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Forbach station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Forbach is 384 km. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Paris to Forbach.
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