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

The cheapest way to get from Paris to Forbach is to bus which costs €45 - €110 and takes 8h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Paris to Forbach is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs €70 - €160.

Is there a direct train between Paris and Forbach?

No, there is no direct train from Paris to Forbach. However, there are services departing from Paris l'Est and arriving at Forbach(Schwarzw) via Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.

How far is it from Paris to Forbach?

The distance between Paris and Forbach is 568 km. The road distance is 539.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Paris to Forbach without a car is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs €70 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Paris to Forbach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paris to Forbach train from?

Paris to Forbach train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Paris l'Est station.

Train or bus from Paris to Forbach?

The best way to get from Paris to Forbach is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs €70 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €110 and takes 8h 28m.

Where does the Paris to Forbach train arrive?

Paris to Forbach train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Paris to Forbach?

Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Forbach is 539 km. It takes approximately 5h 18m to drive from Paris to Forbach.

Where can I stay near Forbach?

There are 1151+ hotels available in Forbach.

Paris to Forbach - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Paris 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 Paris l'Est to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof82
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatz to Forbach(Schwarzw)85685 / ...
4h 18m
€71–154
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Rastatt central bus station1923
8h 28m
€47–106
Drive 539.2 km
1. Drive from Paris to Forbach539.2 km
5h 18m
€83–119
Fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)CDG - STR
2. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf
3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatz to Forbach(Schwarzw)
7h 19m
€137–356
Train via Karlsruhe
1. Take the train from Paris Est to Karlsruhe HbfTgv
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatz to Forbach(Schwarzw)85685 / ...
4h 20m
€71–313
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Frankfurt (FRA)CDG - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof
3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatz to Forbach(Schwarzw)
7h 44m
€107–297
Fly to Basel, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Basel (BSL)CDG - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Baden-Baden
7h 10m
€138–357

Paris to Forbach by train

8Weekly Trains

4h 18mAverage Duration

€71Cheapest Price

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Distance: 567.9 km
Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Paris, France and Forbach, Germany?

You can take a train from Paris l'Est to Forbach(Schwarzw) via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatz in around 4h 18m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Rastatt central bus station 3 times a week. Tickets cost €35–95 and the journey takes 7h 40m.

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