Cologne to Forbach Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Forbach takes 3h 23m and the fastest train takes 3h 22m. 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.

3h 23m
Duration: 347 km
Distance: €77
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Köln Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
Take the train from Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatz to Forbach(Schwarzw)train 85639 / ...

3h 27m

€65–245

Cologne to Forbach train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Forbach. The earliest departure is at 8:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 8:54 PM which arrives into Forbach at 12:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 3h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, August 9, 2026

4:54 PM → 8:16 PM
3h 22m • 1 change
6:54 PM → 10:16 PM
3h 22m • 1 change
8:54 PM → 1:34 AM
Arrives next day
4h 40m • 1 change

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

8:54 AM → 12:16 PM
3h 22m • 1 change
10:54 AM → 2:16 PM
3h 22m • 1 change
12:54 PM → 4:16 PM
3h 22m • 1 change
2:54 PM → 6:16 PM
3h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

8:54 AM → 12:16 PM
3h 22m • 1 change
10:54 AM → 2:16 PM
3h 22m • 1 change
12:54 PM → 4:16 PM
3h 22m • 1 change
2:54 PM → 6:16 PM
3h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

8:54 AM → 12:16 PM
3h 22m • 1 change
10:54 AM → 2:16 PM
3h 22m • 1 change
12:54 PM → 4:16 PM
3h 22m • 1 change
2:54 PM → 6:16 PM
3h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

8:54 AM → 12:16 PM
3h 22m • 1 change
10:54 AM → 2:16 PM
3h 22m • 1 change
12:54 PM → 4:16 PM
3h 22m • 1 change
2:54 PM → 6:16 PM
3h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

8:54 AM → 12:16 PM
3h 22m • 1 change
10:54 AM → 2:16 PM
3h 22m • 1 change
12:54 PM → 4:16 PM
3h 22m • 1 change
2:54 PM → 6:16 PM
3h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

8:54 AM → 12:16 PM
3h 22m • 1 change
10:54 AM → 2:16 PM
3h 22m • 1 change
12:54 PM → 4:16 PM
3h 22m • 1 change
2:54 PM → 6:16 PM
3h 22m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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