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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Forbach is to bus which costs €30 - €50 and takes 7h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Forbach is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs €55 - €80.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Forbach?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Forbach. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Forbach via Basel Sbb, Strasbourg and Metz Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.

How far is it from Zurich to Forbach?

The distance between Zurich and Forbach is 443 km. The road distance is 314.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Forbach without a car is to train via Metz which takes 6h 11m and costs €50 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Zurich to Forbach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Forbach train from?

Zurich to Forbach train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Forbach?

The best way to get from Zurich to Forbach is to train via Metz which takes 6h 11m and costs €50 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 7h 7m.

Where does the Zurich to Forbach train arrive?

Zurich to Forbach train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Forbach?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Forbach is 314 km. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Zurich to Forbach.

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

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Where can I stay near Forbach?

There are 722+ hotels available in Forbach.

Zurich to Forbach - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Zurich to Forbach by train (TGV), bus, car, 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 Metz
best
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBIce / ...
2. Take the train from Basel Sbb to StrasbourgTer
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Metz VilleTgv
4. Take the train from Metz Ville to ForbachTer
6h 11m
€55–352
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Saarbrücken bus stationN11 / ...
7h 7m
€34–48
Drive 314.4 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Forbach314.4 km
3h 22m
€56–80
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBTgv / ...
2. Take the train from Basel Sbb to StrasbourgTer
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to SarregueminesTer
6h 50m
€59–97

Zurich to Forbach by train

86Weekly Trains

6h 11mAverage Duration

€55Cheapest Price

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Distance: 443.1 km
Duration: 6h 11m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Forbach, France?

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Forbach via Basel Sbb, Strasbourg, and Metz Ville in around 6h 11m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Saarbrücken bus station once daily. Tickets cost €28–40 and the journey takes 5h 55m.

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