How to travel from Forbach to Metz

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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 €4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 48m. 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 €4, and a train costs an average of €6.

Distance: 32 miles (53 km)

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€13

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€5

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€15

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1h 18m

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48m

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1h 19m

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49m

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49m

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SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Forbach to Metz is a bus with an average price of €5.

This is compared to other travel options from Forbach to Metz:

A bus is €8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Forbach to Metz costing on average €13.

The fastest way to travel from Forbach to Metz is by train with an average journey time of 48m.

Other travel options to Metz take longer:

Bus takes on average 49m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Forbach and Metz including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Forbach to Metz among Omio's users.

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from Forbach to Metz

How to get from Forbach to Metz by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Forbach to Metz is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:50 AM0h55
    Forbach, Gare Routière
    9:45 AMMetz, Gare routière
    41One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:50 AM0h55
    Forbach, Gare Routière
    9:45 AMMetz, Gare routière
    41One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • TER23766
    9:34 PM0h47
    Gare de Forbach
    10:21 PMMetz-Ville
    61One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • TER23760
    7:35 PM0h47
    Gare de Forbach
    8:22 PMMetz-Ville
    61One-way
    0 transfers
  • TER23750
    3:38 PM0h47
    Gare de Forbach
    4:25 PMMetz-Ville
    61One-way
    0 transfers
  • TER23722
    5:20 AM0h47
    Gare de Forbach
    6:07 AMMetz-Ville
    61One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Forbach to Metz

Travel to Metz easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Forbach to Metz.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Forbach and Metz including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Forbach to Metz is a bus with an average price of €5.

This is compared to other travel options from Forbach to Metz:

A bus is €8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Forbach to Metz costing on average €13.

The fastest way to travel from Forbach to Metz is by train with an average journey time of 48m.

Other travel options to Metz take longer:

Bus takes on average 49m.

The distance from Forbach to Metz is approximately 32 miles (53 km).
The average frequency per day from Forbach to Metz is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Forbach to Metz:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Forbach to Metz, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Metz by bus.
  • Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Metz by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Forbach to Metz with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 10 direct trains per day with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
Omio customers who travel from Forbach to Metz often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Luxembourg, Strasbourg, Nancy, Marseille. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Metz and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Metz to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Metz, you can explore the vibrant Metz Covered Market for local produce and specialties, stroll through the Jardin Botanique de Metz for a tranquil experience, or enjoy a walk along the banks of the Moselle River. For cultural experiences, visit the Arsenal Concert Hall for its diverse musical performances or discover the Musée de la Cour d'Or's rich history. Must-see sights include the stunning Cathédrale Saint-Étienne, the modern Centre Pompidou-Metz, the medieval Porte des Allemands, the picturesque Temple Neuf, and the charming Place Saint-Louis.
Two to three days are ideal to explore Metz's main attractions, including the stunning Metz Cathedral, the Centre Pompidou-Metz, and the charming old town.

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