The average train between Forbach and Esch-sur-Alzette takes 2h 16m and the fastest train takes 1h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Forbach to Esch-sur-Alzette. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Forbach and Esch-sur-Alzette. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Forbach is at 9:34 PM which arrives into Esch-sur-Alzette at 11:57 PM. All services require a transfer at Metz Ville and take an average of 2h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Forbach to Esch-sur-Alzette? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Forbach to Esch-sur-Alzette. However, there are services departing from Forbach station and arriving at Esch-sur-Alzette station via Metz Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
Forbach to Esch-sur-Alzette train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Forbach station.
Forbach to Esch-sur-Alzette train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bettembourg station.
Book your Forbach to Esch-sur-Alzette train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and Luxembourg Railways (CFL).
The distance between Forbach and Esch-sur-Alzette is 74.4 km. The road distance is 129 km.
You can take a train from Forbach to Esch-sur-Alzette, Gare via Metz Ville and Bettembourg, Gare in around 2h 9m.