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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Metz 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 1h 18m. 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 £12.
Distance: 53 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£12 Average Price | £5 Average Price Cheapest | £14 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 18m Average total duration Fastest 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 33m Average total duration 1h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg 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.
Compare the available ways to get from Metz to Forbach, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Metz to Forbach:
A coach is £7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Metz to Forbach costing on average £12.
Other travel options to Forbach take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 33m.
Tickets start at around £12 compared to roughly £14 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £2. The journey takes 48m versus 46m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
How to get to Forbach from Metz by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Metz to Forbach is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Forbach are Metz, Nancy, Strasbourg and Saarbrücken. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Forbach on Omio.
Metz is known for its golden-stone streets, Saint-Étienne Cathedral and a heritage shaped by both France and Germany. The compact centre, riverbanks and Centre Pompidou-Metz give the city a calm, cultured feel.
Nancy is known for the grand Place Stanislas and one of France’s richest Art Nouveau legacies. Its compact centre blends 18th-century elegance with a lively student atmosphere and the distinct identity of Lorraine.
Strasbourg is known for its mix of French and German heritage, canal-lined streets and European institutions. The Grande Île, La Petite France and its striking cathedral give the city a distinct Alsatian character.
Saarbrücken is the capital of Saarland, known for Baroque architecture and strong French influence. Its riverfront setting, lively old centre and industrial heritage give it a relaxed but distinctly regional character.
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This is compared to other travel options from Metz to Forbach:
A coach is £7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Metz to Forbach costing on average £12.
Other travel options to Forbach take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 33m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Metz and Forbach as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
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