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Compare train and bus for Forbach to Metz
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Forbach to Metz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 47m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, and a train costs an average of $8.
Distance: 32 miles (53 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$21 Average price | $8 Average price Cheapest | $18 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 19m Average total duration 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 17m Average total duration Fastest 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Forbach to Metz:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Forbach to Metz costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Metz take longer:
Bus takes on average 49m.
Travel optionsfrom Forbach to Metz
How to get from Forbach to Metz by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Forbach to Metz is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus8:50 AM0h55Forbach, Gare Routière9:45 AMMetz, Gare routière$61One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus8:50 AM0h55Forbach, Gare Routière9:45 AMMetz, Gare routière$61One-way0 transfers
Fastest
8884212:33 PM0h47Gare de Forbach1:20 PMMetz-Ville$81One-way0 transfers
Other options
237503:38 PM0h47Gare de Forbach4:25 PMMetz-Ville$81One-way0 transfers
237441:33 PM0h47Gare de Forbach2:20 PMMetz-Ville$81One-way0 transfers
2373610:33 AM0h47Gare de Forbach11:20 AMMetz-Ville$81One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Forbach to Metz:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Forbach to Metz costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Metz take longer:
Bus takes on average 49m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Forbach and Metz as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Gare de Forbach and arrive in Metz-Ville.
- Buses mostly depart from Forbach, Gare Routière and arrive in Metz, Gare routière.
- Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, SNCF to go to Metz by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, SNCF Bus, Réseau interurbain Moselle - Fluo to go to Metz by bus.
- 10 direct trains per day with SNCF.
- 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, SNCF Bus.
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