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 €25 - €50 and takes 7h 36m.

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 €50 - €80.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Forbach?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Forbach. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Bahnhof, Forbach via Brauerstr./Fernbusbahnhof, Saarbrücken and Hauptbahnhof, Saarbrücken. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.

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 Mulhouse Ville and Metz Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.

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 which takes 5h 44m and costs €90 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Zurich to Forbach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Forbach bus from?

Zurich to Forbach bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Forbach train from?

Zurich to Forbach train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Forbach?

The best way to get from Zurich to Forbach is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs €90 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €50 and takes 7h 36m.

Where does the Zurich to Forbach bus arrive?

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

Where does the Zurich to Forbach train arrive?

Zurich to Forbach train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Mulhouse 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 736+ hotels available in Forbach.

Zurich to Forbach - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Zurich to Forbach by train (TGV), bus, train, night train, or car

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 Zürich HB to MulhouseTgv
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Metz VilleTgv
3. Take the train from Metz Ville to ForbachTer
5h 44m
€93–157
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Saarbrücken bus stationN11 / ...
7h 36m
€25–50
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Zurich Limmatstrasse to Metz Central Bus StationUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3635
2. Take the train from Metz Ville to ForbachTer
7h 22m
€33–40
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Zuerich Hb to OffenburgNj
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to SarregueminesTer
7h 9m
€69–299
Drive 314.4 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Forbach314.4 km
3h 22m
€54–78

Zurich to Forbach by train

22Weekly Trains

5h 44mAverage Duration

€93Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Zurich to Forbach.

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Distance: 443.1 km
Duration: 5h 44m

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

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Forbach via Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, and Metz Ville in around 5h 44m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Saarbrücken bus station twice daily. Tickets cost €25–50 and the journey takes 5h 55m.

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