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How to get fromZurich to Forbachby train (TGV), bus, train, car, or night train

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There are 5 ways to get from Zurich to Forbach by train (TGV), bus, train, car, or night train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Metz Villetrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Metz Ville to Forbachtrain train Ter
    5h 43m
    €107–168

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Saarbrücken bus stationbus bus FlixBus 299 / ...
    7h 57m
    €30–50

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Zürich to Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Sarregueminestrain train Ter
    7h 12m
    €37–65

  4. Drive  314.4 km

    1. Drive from Zurich to Forbachcar car 314.4 km
    3h 25m
    €57–82

  5. Night train, train

    1. Take the nighttrain from Zuerich Hb to Offenburgnighttrain night train Nj
    2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Sarregueminestrain train Ter
    7h 9m
    €45–197

Zurich to Forbach by train

Calendar24Weekly Trains
Duration5h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket€107Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 443.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 43m

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

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Forbach via Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, and Metz Ville in around 5h 43m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Saarbrücken bus station twice daily. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 6h 15m.

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