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

The cheapest way to get from Pau to Forbach is to bus via Paris which costs €75 - €140 and takes 16h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pau to Forbach is to fly and train which takes 6h 32m and costs €460 - €900.

Is there a direct bus between Pau and Forbach?

No, there is no direct bus from Pau to Forbach. However, there are services departing from Pau and arriving at Forbach via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Pau and Forbach?

No, there is no direct train from Pau to Forbach. However, there are services departing from Pau and arriving at Forbach via Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.

How far is it from Pau to Forbach?

The distance between Pau and Forbach is 1143 km. The road distance is 1074.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Pau to Forbach without a car is to train via Paris which takes 7h 35m and costs €100 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 7h 35m to get from Pau to Forbach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pau to Forbach bus from?

Pau to Forbach bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Pau station.

Where do I catch the Pau to Forbach train from?

Pau to Forbach train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Pau station.

Train or bus from Pau to Forbach?

The best way to get from Pau to Forbach is to train via Paris which takes 7h 35m and costs €100 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris, which costs €75 - €140 and takes 16h 15m.

Where does the Pau to Forbach bus arrive?

Pau to Forbach bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

Where does the Pau to Forbach train arrive?

Pau to Forbach train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.

Can I drive from Pau to Forbach?

Yes, the driving distance between Pau to Forbach is 1075 km. It takes approximately 11h 43m to drive from Pau to Forbach.

How do I get a train ticket from Pau to Forbach?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Pau to Forbach?

Book your Pau to Forbach bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Forbach?

There are 732+ hotels available in Forbach.

Pau to Forbach - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Pau to Forbach by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Pau to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Est to ForbachIce
7h 35m
€108–273
Bus via Paris
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pau to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)N765
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Forbach790
16h 15m
€79–134
Drive 1,074.8 km
1. Drive from Pau to Forbach1,074.8 km
11h 43m
€164–237
Fly Pau Pyrénées Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)PUF - CDG
2. Take the train from Paris l'Est to Forbach(F)
6h 32m
€464–889
Train
1. Take the train from Pau to Bordeaux St JeanTer
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Lorraine TgvTgv
3. Take the train from Metz Ville to ForbachTer
11h 24m
€149–329
Bus
1. Take the bus from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Luxembourg
3. Take the bus from Luxembourg, Gare Centrale routière to Saarbrücken, HauptbahnhofL40
20h 14m
Fly Pau Pyrénées Airport to Luxembourg, bus
1. Fly from Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF) to Luxembourg (LUX)PUF - LUX
2. Take the bus from Kirchberg, Gare routière Luxexpo to Merzig, Bahnhof
9h 51m
€223–473
Train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly to Strasbourg International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Pau to Toulouse Matabiau
2. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)TLS - SXB
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Metz Ville
4. Take the train from Metz Ville to Forbach
9h 10m
€132–270
Fly Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Fly from Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport (LDE) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)LDE - ORY
2. Take the train from Paris Est to Forbach
7h 43m
€126–328
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Strasbourg International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Pau to Bordeaux St Jean
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)BOD - SXB
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Metz Ville
4. Take the train from Metz Ville to Forbach
9h 26m
€124–312
Train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Pau to Toulouse Matabiau
2. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Frankfurt (FRA)TLS - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
4. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbf
10h 30m
€166–358

Pau to Forbach by train, foot, and subway

14Weekly Services

7h 35mAverage Duration

€108Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,143.3 km
Duration: 7h 35m

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

You can take a train from Pau to Forbach via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare de l'Est, and Paris Est in around 7h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pau to Forbach via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 16h 15m.

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