1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- Extra legroom
- Quiet zone
- WC
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£6
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£8
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
9 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
10 m
Trains on 05 Sept
15
Distance
8 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Saarbrücken to Forbach is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Saarbrücken to Forbach will cost around £8 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £6.
On Sat 05 Sept, we found 15 trains from Saarbrücken to Forbach, including 15 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 8 km distance in an average of 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 9 m .
The slowest trains will take 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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88846
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ICE 9586
TGV 9552
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88860Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Saarbrücken to Forbach among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £5 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 40m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, while a train costs an average of £7.
Distance: 8 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£7 Average Price | £5 Average Price Cheapest | £2 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
40m Average total duration Fastest 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 56m Average total duration 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Saarbrücken to Forbach:
A coach is £2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saarbrücken to Forbach costing on average £7.
Other travel options to Forbach take longer:
Coach takes on average 26m.
You'll arrive about 7m sooner (10m by train vs 17m by car). Tickets start at around £7 compared to roughly £2 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, TGV, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Saarbrücken to Forbach trains for today, Friday 4 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
88844 | On time 13:16 Saarbrücken Hbf | 0h10 | 13:26 Gare de Forbach | 0 changesdirect | |
88844 | On time 13:16 Saarbrücken Hbf | 0h10 | 13:26 Gare de Forbach | 0 changesdirect | |
88848 | 14:16 Saarbrücken Hbf | 0h10 | 14:26 Gare de Forbach | 0 changesdirect | |
88848 | 14:16 Saarbrücken Hbf | 0h10 | 14:26 Gare de Forbach | 0 changesdirect | |
88850 | 15:16 Saarbrücken Hbf | 0h10 | 15:26 Gare de Forbach | 0 changesdirect | |
88852 | 16:16 Saarbrücken Hbf | 0h10 | 16:26 Gare de Forbach | 0 changesdirect | |
88854 | 17:16 Saarbrücken Hbf | 0h10 | 17:26 Gare de Forbach | 0 changesdirect | |
88858 | 18:16 Saarbrücken Hbf | 0h10 | 18:26 Gare de Forbach | 0 changesdirect | |
88860 | 19:16 Saarbrücken Hbf | 0h10 | 19:26 Gare de Forbach | 0 changesdirect | |
88864 | 20:16 Saarbrücken Hbf | 0h10 | 20:26 Gare de Forbach | 0 changesdirect | |
88866 | 21:16 Saarbrücken Hbf | 0h10 | 21:26 Gare de Forbach | 0 changesdirect | |
88870 | 22:25 Saarbrücken Hbf | 0h14 | 22:39 Gare de Forbach | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 5 September | |||||
ICE 9586 | On time 9:00 Saarbrücken Hbf | 0h09 | 9:09 Gare de Forbach | 0 changesdirect | |
88836 | 10:16 Saarbrücken Hbf | 0h10 | 10:26 Gare de Forbach | 0 changesdirect | |
88836 | 10:16 Saarbrücken Hbf | 0h10 | 10:26 Gare de Forbach | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Saarbrücken to Forbach run on average 13 times per day, taking around 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
There are 13 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:24, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 8 km distance in 10m.
Distance 8 km |
Average train duration 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 13 |
Fastest train 10m |
First train 0:24 |
Last train 23:54 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 1 day |
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Discover the best of Forbach — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Forbach trip today.
Nearby mining museum in Petite-Rosselle with galleries, machinery and exhibitions explaining the coal basin shared with Forbach.
Franco-German industrial heritage museum in Völklingen, reachable from Forbach and known for major exhibitions in a vast ironworks site.
Museum on the Schlossberg hill presenting local history, archaeology and life in the Forbach area in a compact setting.
Large wooded hill park around the castle ruins, with walking paths, viewpoints and one of the best open views over Forbach.
Central square used for markets and events, a practical starting point to explore shops, civic buildings and everyday town life.
Main shopping street in central Forbach, good for a stroll between local businesses, services and historic parts of the town centre.
A Lorraine tart with smoked bacon, cream and eggs. It is a regional staple in Moselle and widely eaten around Forbach.
Slow-cooked pork, sausages and potatoes with cabbage. This hearty cross-border dish reflects local Lorraine and Saarland food traditions.
A savoury pie of minced pork or veal in pastry, often flavoured with wine and herbs. Traditional at family meals in Lorraine.
Refined French dining with seasonal menus and polished service, suited to a slower evening meal.
Traditional French restaurant in Forbach known for regional dishes and a classic, comfortable dining room.
Well-known brasserie-style spot serving French and Alsace-Lorraine favourites in a relaxed, central setting.
Moderate for France. Meals and coffee are fairly priced, local transport is low-cost, and accommodation is usually cheaper than in larger French cities.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for very good restaurant service. Taxis may be rounded up; cafés usually just small change.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Saarbrücken to Forbach by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Forbach, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Saarbrücken to Forbach trains use the Saarbrücken Hbf to Gare de Forbach station pair. Use this guide to compare Saarbrücken and Forbach train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Saarbrücken Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Il Giardino, Eiscafe Jesolo, Pizza Hut, Brauhaus zum Stiefel
Wi-Fi is available at Saarbrücken Hbf. ATMs are available at Saarbrücken Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Saarbrücken Hbf. Information desks are available at Saarbrücken Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Saarbrücken Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Saarbrücken Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Saarbrücken Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Saarbrücken Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Premier Inn Saarbrücken City Centre Hotel, Mercure SB City, Europa Hotel Saarbrücken, Hotel Stadt Hamburg Saarbrücken.
Saarbrücken, Hauptbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Saarbrücken, Hauptbahnhof: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
Saarbrücken Ost is 2 km from Saarbrücken city centre. Public transport options include:
Saarbrücken Ost has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: GästeHaus Klaus Erfort, Schubert, McDonald's, Hokkaido
Wi-Fi is available at Saarbrücken Ost. ATMs are available at Saarbrücken Ost.
Ticket office support is available at Saarbrücken Ost. Information desks are available at Saarbrücken Ost.
Luggage storage is available at Saarbrücken Ost. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Saarbrücken Ost: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Saarbrücken Ost: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Saarbrücken Ost.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Restaurant Bruchwiese.
Gare de Forbach has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Petit Gourmet, Restaurant La Table d'Anna
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Gare de Forbach. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Gare de Forbach. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Gare de Forbach: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Gare de Forbach: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gare de Forbach: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Mercure Forbach, Hotel Premium.
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