Zurich to Forbach Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Zurich and Forbach takes 7h 27m and the fastest train takes 5h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich 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.

7h 27m
Duration: 480 km
Distance: €118
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbftrain 82 / ...

6h 12m

€71–195

Zurich to Forbach train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Zurich and Forbach. The earliest departure is at 7:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Forbach at 8:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 7h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

1:59 PM → 7:26 PM
5h 27m • 3 changes
2:34 PM → 9:09 PM
6h 35m • 3 changes
3:59 PM → 9:26 PM
5h 27m • 3 changes
6:59 PM → 4:56 AM
Arrives next day
9h 57m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:59 AM → 2:26 PM
6h 27m • 3 changes
9:59 AM → 3:26 PM
5h 27m • 3 changes
10:59 AM → 5:26 PM
6h 27m • 3 changes
1:59 PM → 7:26 PM
5h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:59 AM → 2:26 PM
6h 27m • 3 changes
9:59 AM → 3:26 PM
5h 27m • 3 changes
10:59 AM → 5:26 PM
6h 27m • 3 changes
1:59 PM → 7:26 PM
5h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:59 AM → 2:26 PM
6h 27m • 3 changes
9:59 AM → 3:26 PM
5h 27m • 3 changes
10:59 AM → 5:26 PM
6h 27m • 3 changes
1:59 PM → 7:26 PM
5h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:59 AM → 3:09 PM
7h 10m • 3 changes
9:59 AM → 3:31 PM
5h 32m • 3 changes
10:59 AM → 5:26 PM
6h 27m • 3 changes
1:59 PM → 7:26 PM
5h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

7:59 AM → 2:31 PM
6h 32m • 3 changes
9:59 AM → 4:26 PM
6h 27m • 3 changes
10:59 AM → 5:26 PM
6h 27m • 3 changes
1:59 PM → 7:26 PM
5h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

7:59 AM → 2:26 PM
6h 27m • 3 changes
9:59 AM → 3:26 PM
5h 27m • 3 changes
10:59 AM → 5:26 PM
6h 27m • 3 changes
1:59 PM → 7:26 PM
5h 27m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Zurich 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.