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 €30 - €90 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 3m and costs €70 - €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 31m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Forbach?

The distance between Rotterdam and Forbach is 814 km. The road distance is 421.1 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 which takes 5h 31m and costs €140 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 5h 31m 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 which takes 5h 31m and costs €140 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €90 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 3m to drive from Rotterdam to Forbach.

Where can I stay near Forbach?

There are 745+ 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
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Paris l'Est to Forbach(F)train 82
5h 31m
€144–303
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Saarbrücken bus stationbus N846
8h 41m
€30–90
Drive 421.1 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Forbachcar 421.1 km
5h 3m
€75–108
Train, fly to Luxembourg, bus
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane AMS - LUX
3. Take the bus from Kirchberg, Gare routière Luxexpo to Merzig, Bahnhofbus
5h 37m
€110–351
Train, bus via Luxembourg
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Bruxelles-Centraltrain Ec
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Central to Luxembourgtrain Ic / ...
3. Take the bus from Luxembourg, Gare Centrale routière to Saarbrücken, Hauptbahnhofbus L40
8h 49m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuidtrain
2. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Metz - Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Metz Ville to Forbachtrain Ter
9h 7m
€49–137
Train, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane AMS - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbftrain
7h 10m
€158–411

Rotterdam to Forbach by train and foot

17Weekly Services

5h 31mAverage Duration

€144Cheapest Price

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Distance: 814.4 km
Duration: 5h 31m

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 31m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Saarbrücken bus station 4 times a week. Tickets cost €30–90 and the journey takes 7h.

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