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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Forbach is to bus which costs €27 - €60 and takes 8h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Forbach is to drive which takes 5h 1m and costs €75 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Forbach?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Forbach. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Bahnhof, Forbach via Brauerstr./Fernbusbahnhof, Saarbrücken and Hauptbahnhof, Saarbrücken. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Forbach?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Forbach. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Forbach(F) via Paris l'Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Forbach?

The distance between Rotterdam and Forbach is 814 km. The road distance is 421.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Forbach without a car is to train via Paris which takes 5h 29m and costs €140 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Rotterdam to Forbach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Forbach bus from?

Rotterdam to Forbach bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Forbach train from?

Rotterdam to Forbach train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Forbach?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Forbach is to train via Paris which takes 5h 29m and costs €140 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €60 and takes 8h 41m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Forbach bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Forbach bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Saarbrücken bus station.

Where does the Rotterdam to Forbach train arrive?

Rotterdam to Forbach train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Forbach?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Forbach is 421 km. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from Rotterdam to Forbach.

Where can I stay near Forbach?

There are 731+ hotels available in Forbach.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Rotterdam to Forbach by train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, or plane

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 Rotterdam Centraal to Paris NordThalys
2. Take the train from Paris l'Est to Forbach(F)82
5h 29m
€144–303
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Saarbrücken bus stationN846
8h 41m
€27–60
Drive 421.2 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Forbach421.2 km
5h 1m
€75–109
Train, fly to Luxembourg
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Luxembourg (LUX)AMS - LUX
3. Take the train from Luxembourg to Metz Ville
4. Take the train from Metz Ville to Forbach
5h 52m
€126–337
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to LuxembourgIc / ...
3. Take the train from Luxembourg to Metz VilleTer / ...
4. Take the train from Metz Ville to ForbachTer
8h 56m
€56–149
Train #2
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Blaak to Venlo
2. Take the train from MG Hbf /Europaplatz to Koblenz HauptbahnhofRe8
3. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken HbfRe1
11h 39m
€99–230
Train, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Frankfurt (FRA)AMS - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
4. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbf
7h 1m
€154–366

Rotterdam to Forbach by train and foot

18Weekly Services

5h 29mAverage Duration

€144Cheapest Price

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Distance: 814.4 km
Duration: 5h 29m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Forbach, France?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Forbach(F) via Paris Nord and Paris l'Est in around 5h 29m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Saarbrücken bus station 4 times a week. Tickets cost €27–60 and the journey takes 7h.

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