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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Forbach is to bus and train which costs €22 - €40 and takes 7h 26m.

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 train between Zurich and Forbach?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Forbach. However, there are services departing from Zuerich Hb and arriving at Forbach via Mulhouse Ville and Metz Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.

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 47m and costs €75 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 47m 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 TGV inOui, depart from Zuerich Hb station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Forbach?

The best way to get from Zurich to Forbach is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs €75 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €55 and takes 7h 7m.

Where does the Zurich to Forbach train arrive?

Zurich to Forbach train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Mulhouse Ville 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 620+ 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
best
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Mulhouse VilleTgv
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Metz VilleTgv
3. Take the train from Metz Ville to ForbachTer
5h 47m
€79–134
Bus, train
cheapest
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 26m
€22–40
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Saarbrücken bus stationN11 / ...
7h 7m
€26–54
Drive 314.4 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Forbach314.4 km
3h 22m
€55–79

Zurich to Forbach by train

23Weekly Trains

5h 47mAverage Duration

€79Cheapest Price

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Distance: 443.1 km
Duration: 5h 47m

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

You can take a train from Zuerich Hb to Forbach via Mulhouse Ville and Metz Ville in around 5h 47m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Saarbrücken bus station once daily. Tickets cost €20–45 and the journey takes 5h 55m.

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