How to travel from Paris to Forbach

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Paris to Forbach

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Paris to Forbach among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €38 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 44m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €38, while a flight costs an average of €452.

Distance: 207 miles (334 km)

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Driving

€452

Average price

€90

Average price

€38

Average price

Cheapest

€97

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

5h 6m

Average total duration

3h 6m

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2h 0m

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2h 44m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 14m

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30m

Additional time*

5h 58m

Average total duration

5h 28m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 56m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

1.0 - 2.0kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.3 - 0.8kg

CO2 emissions

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CO2 emissions

Air France

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SNCF | TGV INOUI

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FlixBus

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

The cheapest way to travel from Paris to Forbach is a bus with an average price of €38.

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

A bus is €52 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Forbach costing on average €90.

A bus is €414 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Forbach costing on average €452.

The fastest way to travel from Paris to Forbach is by train with an average journey time of 2h 44m.

Other travel options to Forbach take longer:

Flight takes on average 5h 6m.

Bus takes on average 5h 58m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Paris and Forbach including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Paris to Forbach among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 50m sooner (3h 6m by flight vs 3h 56m by car). Tickets start at around €452 compared to roughly €97 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Paris to Forbach

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:45 PM5h30
    Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    6:15 PMForbach, Gare Routière
    €481One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:45 PM5h30
    Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    6:15 PMForbach, Gare Routière
    €481One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • LuxairLG8012
    9:35 AM1h00
    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
    10:35 AMLuxembourg Airport
    €3071One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI9551
    9:06 AM1h39
    Paris Gare de l'Est
    10:45 AMGare de Forbach
    €841One-way
    0 transfers
  • TGV9557
    7:06 PM1h41
    Paris Gare de l'Est
    8:47 PMGare de Forbach
    €871One-way
    0 transfers
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI2815+TER88839
    10:40 AM2h45
    Paris Gare de l'Est
    1:25 PMGare de Forbach
    €891One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:50 AM6h25
    Champigny-sur-Marne, Avenue des Grands Godets / D145
    6:15 PMForbach, Gare Routière
    €611One-way
    1 transfer
  • Condor FlugdienstDE4292
    8:25 AM1h30
    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
    9:55 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    €1371One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH1031
    11:20 AM1h15
    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
    12:35 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    €1731One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH1029
    10:35 AM1h15
    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
    11:50 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    €1731One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Paris to Forbach

Travel to Forbach 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 Paris to Forbach.

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There are 3 options to travel between Paris and Forbach including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Paris to Forbach is a bus with an average price of €38.

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

A bus is €52 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Forbach costing on average €90.

A bus is €414 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Forbach costing on average €452.

The fastest way to travel from Paris to Forbach is by train with an average journey time of 2h 44m.

Other travel options to Forbach take longer:

Flight takes on average 5h 6m.

Bus takes on average 5h 58m.

The distance from Paris to Forbach is approximately 207 miles (334 km).
The average frequency per day from Paris to Forbach is:
  • Around 78 flights per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paris and Forbach as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Paris to Forbach:
  • Flights mostly depart from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Paris Gare de l'Est and arrive in Gare de Forbach.
  • Buses mostly depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arrive in Forbach, Gare Routière.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Paris to Forbach, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Forbach by bus.
  • Travel with TGV, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI, TER to go to Forbach by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, BA Cityflyer, Brussels Airlines, Condor Flugdienst, Qatar Airways, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, British Airways, Edelweiss Air, Swiss, Lufthansa City Airlines, KLM, Air France, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Luxair, Lufthansa, Vueling, ITA to go to Forbach by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Paris to Forbach with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 1 direct trains per day with TGV, SNCF | TGV INOUI.
  • 12 direct flights per day with Condor Flugdienst, Air France, Luxair, Lufthansa.
Omio customers who travel from Paris to Forbach often also extend their vacation to go to Metz, Saarbrücken, Strasbourg, Paris Gare de l'Est, Nancy. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Forbach and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Forbach to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Typically, spending 1 to 2 days in Forbach is sufficient to explore its main attractions and enjoy the local culture.

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