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 €40 - €70 and takes 8h 39m.

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 17m and costs €85 - €210.

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 17m.

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 17m and costs €85 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 4h 17m 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 Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), 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 17m and costs €85 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 8h 39m.

Where does the Paris to Forbach train arrive?

Paris to Forbach train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), 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 21m to drive from Paris to Forbach.

Where can I stay near Forbach?

There are 1197+ 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 Hauptbahnhoftrain 82
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatz to Forbach(Schwarzw)train 85685 / ...
4h 17m
€85–204
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Rastatt central bus stationbus 1923
8h 39m
€41–70
Drive 539.2 km
1. Drive from Paris to Forbachcar 539.2 km
5h 21m
€84–121
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane CDG - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatz to Forbach(Schwarzw)train
7h 6m
€116–282
Train via Paris Est
1. Take the train from Paris Est to Karlsruhe Hbftrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatz to Forbach(Schwarzw)train 85685 / ...
4h 20m
€101–223
Fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane CDG - STR
2. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatz to Forbach(Schwarzw)train
8h 33m
€136–328
Fly to Basel, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Basel (BSL)plane CDG - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Baden-Badentrain
7h 25m
€139–348

Paris to Forbach by train

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4h 17mAverage Duration

€85Cheapest Price

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Distance: 567.9 km
Duration: 4h 17m

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 17m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Rastatt central bus station 3 times a week. Tickets cost €35–65 and the journey takes 7h 40m.

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