Cologne to Forbach Trains

Cologne to Forbach trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Forbach takes 5h 21m and the fastest train takes 3h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Forbach. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 21m
Duration: 378 km
Distance: €84
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Mannheim

best

Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbftrain 82 / ...

4h 8m

€68–146

Cologne to Forbach train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Forbach. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Forbach at 5:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 5h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

1:30 PM → 6:26 PM
4h 56m • 2 changes
3:30 PM → 7:26 PM
3h 56m • 2 changes
5:32 PM → 9:26 PM
3h 54m • 2 changes
7:30 PM → 4:56 AM
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9h 26m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

7:30 AM → 11:26 AM
3h 56m • 2 changes
9:31 AM → 2:26 PM
4h 55m • 2 changes
9:58 AM → 3:26 PM
5h 28m • 2 changes
1:30 PM → 6:26 PM
4h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

7:30 AM → 11:26 AM
3h 56m • 2 changes
9:31 AM → 2:26 PM
4h 55m • 2 changes
9:58 AM → 3:26 PM
5h 28m • 2 changes
1:30 PM → 6:26 PM
4h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

7:30 AM → 11:26 AM
3h 56m • 2 changes
9:31 AM → 2:26 PM
4h 55m • 2 changes
9:58 AM → 3:26 PM
5h 28m • 2 changes
1:30 PM → 6:26 PM
4h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

7:30 AM → 11:26 AM
3h 56m • 2 changes
9:31 AM → 2:26 PM
4h 55m • 2 changes
9:58 AM → 3:26 PM
5h 28m • 2 changes
1:30 PM → 6:26 PM
4h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

7:30 AM → 11:26 AM
3h 56m • 2 changes
9:31 AM → 2:26 PM
4h 55m • 2 changes
9:58 AM → 3:26 PM
5h 28m • 2 changes
1:30 PM → 6:26 PM
4h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:30 AM → 1:31 PM
6h 1m • 2 changes
9:58 AM → 3:09 PM
5h 11m • 2 changes
1:30 PM → 6:26 PM
4h 56m • 2 changes
3:30 PM → 7:26 PM
3h 56m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Forbach? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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Train via Mannheim

Cologne to Forbach train times

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

1:30 PM → 6:26 PM

3:30 PM → 7:26 PM

5:32 PM → 9:26 PM

7:30 PM → 4:56 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

7:30 AM → 11:26 AM

9:31 AM → 2:26 PM

9:58 AM → 3:26 PM

1:30 PM → 6:26 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

7:30 AM → 11:26 AM

9:31 AM → 2:26 PM

9:58 AM → 3:26 PM

1:30 PM → 6:26 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

7:30 AM → 11:26 AM

9:31 AM → 2:26 PM

9:58 AM → 3:26 PM

1:30 PM → 6:26 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

7:30 AM → 11:26 AM

9:31 AM → 2:26 PM

9:58 AM → 3:26 PM

1:30 PM → 6:26 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

7:30 AM → 11:26 AM

9:31 AM → 2:26 PM

9:58 AM → 3:26 PM

1:30 PM → 6:26 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:30 AM → 1:31 PM

9:58 AM → 3:09 PM

1:30 PM → 6:26 PM

3:30 PM → 7:26 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Forbach, France?

Train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof

Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbf

Train trips from Cologne

Train trips to Forbach

Alternative transport options

7:30 PM → 4:56 AM
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