- Must visit
Musée du Louvre
World-famous museum with masterpieces from antiquity to the 19th century, including the Mona Lisa and vast decorative arts collections.
Cheapest price
$118
Average price
$125
Fastest journey
2 h 38 m
Average duration
3 h 14 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
333 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gare de Forbach to Paris Gare de l'Est is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gare de Forbach to Paris Gare de l'Est will cost around $125 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $118.
It's difficult to get from Gare de Forbach to Paris Gare de l'Est without transferring at least once.
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23816 · 837636Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gare de Forbach to Paris Gare de l'Est among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a flight costs an average of $79.
Distance: 206 miles (333 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$85 Average price | $31 Average price Cheapest | $169 Average price | $118 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 31m Average total duration 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 8m Average total duration 4h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Gare de Forbach to Paris Gare de l'Est:
A bus is $54 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gare de Forbach to Paris Gare de l'Est costing on average $85 (€69).
A bus is $138 (€113) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gare de Forbach to Paris Gare de l'Est costing on average $169 (€138).
Other travel options to Paris Gare de l'Est take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 1m.
Bus takes on average 4h 38m.
The journey is about 1h 52m faster (2h 1m by train vs 3h 53m by car) and roughly $33 (€27) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($85 (€69) vs $118 (€97)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with TGV, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Gare de Forbach to Paris Gare de l'Est trains for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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23806+ 2872 | On time 2:33 PM Gare de Forbach | 3h57 | 6:30 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
23754 · 88532+ 2550 | 5:33 PM Gare de Forbach | 3h32 | 9:05 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 transfers | |
23820+ 2886 | 6:33 PM Gare de Forbach | 2h40 | 9:13 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
2860+ 23728 | 7:35 AM Gare de Forbach | 2h38 | 10:13 AM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
2540+ 837636 · 23816 | 10:33 AM Gare de Forbach | 4h08 | 2:41 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 transfers | |
2870+ 23804 | 12:33 PM Gare de Forbach | 3h57 | 4:30 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Gare de Forbach to Paris Gare de l'Est run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $31 (€26) but you can travel from only $18 (€15) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:35, the last at 20:12. The fastest train covers the 206 miles (333 km) distance in 1h 38m.
Distance 206 miles (333 km) |
Average train duration 2h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $31 (€26) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 38m |
First train 5:35 AM |
Last train 8:12 PM |
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Discover the best of Paris Gare de l'Est — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Paris Gare de l'Est trip today.
World-famous museum with masterpieces from antiquity to the 19th century, including the Mona Lisa and vast decorative arts collections.
Major art museum in a Beaux-Arts railway station, best known for outstanding Impressionist and Post-Impressionist collections.
Leading modern and contemporary art museum with an iconic inside-out building and strong permanent and temporary exhibitions.
Historic hilltop district known for village-like streets, artists, stairways, viewpoints, and strong visual appeal.
Lively historic neighborhood with elegant mansions, boutiques, small museums, and one of Paris's best walking atmospheres.
Classic Paris garden with fountains, tree-lined paths, statues, and chairs ideal for a relaxed stroll or break.
A classic Paris bistro dish of grilled steak served with crispy fries, prized for its simplicity and found on menus across the capital.
Traditional onion soup gratine with beef stock, bread, and melted cheese, strongly associated with historic Parisian brasseries.
A toasted ham and cheese sandwich, often topped with bchamel, popular in Parisian cafs as a simple comfort food.
A respected traditional French bistro a short walk away, known for carefully prepared regional cuisine and a warm classic dining room.
A landmark brasserie opposite Gare du Nord known for seafood platters, Alsatian dishes, and traditional Parisian atmosphere.
Historic-style bouillon near the station serving classic French dishes in a lively, affordable brasserie setting.
Paris is pricey for dining and hotels. Budget eats exist, but sit-down meals and coffee near major stations cost more.
Service is usually included in restaurant bills. Round up small change or leave 5-10% for great service. Taxis can be rounded up; tips are optional in cafes and bars.
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