Bologna to Forbach by train

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Overview: trains from Bologna to Forbach

Find the key information for travelling by train from Bologna to Forbach, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 04:15 View journey
Last train 23:45 View journey
Avg changes 3
Fastest journey 10hr 32m View journey
Distance (km) 621
Trains / day 11 View all
Cheapest journey AU$218.33 View journey
Avg journey time 22hr 52m
Train operators 24

Explore Bologna to Forbach by train

Thinking about travelling from Bologna to Forbach by train? Here’s everything you need to know to maximise your experience along this train journey.

Train cost between Bologna and Forbach

Average fares along this route:

  • The cheapest ticket price: AU$218.33

  • Ticket price when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Ticket price when booked 7 days in advance:

Finding cheap train tickets

Booking in advance is clearly one of the easiest ways to save on tickets. Follow these other tips to find cheap train tickets for travel in Europe:

  • Opt for the basic, “no-frills” class of service (which is still sure to deliver a comfortable ride)

  • Travel with a budget train operator

  • Consider choosing a rail pass if you plan to travel extensively

  • Book off-peak fares (tickets are cheaper midweek and outside peak hours)

  • Select a non-flexible fare

  • Ride slower trains as opposed to the pricier high-speed fares

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And last but not least, compare ticket prices on Rail Europe. We automatically compile all ticket offers in one easy search so you can choose by price, timing or whatever is driving your journey.

Departure frequency and timetable from Bologna to Forbach

Here are the scheduling basics for trains from Bologna to Forbach:

  • 04:15 is the first scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 23:03 the the last scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 04:15 is the first scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • 23:45 is the last scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • A train departs every 42 minutes from Bologna toward Forbach.

Start booking your ticket aboard one of the 11 trains serving this route each day.

What are the travel time and distance for trains from Bologna to Forbach?

On this route spanning 621 kilometres in total, the fastest journey takes 10 hours and 32 minutes.

How early can you book train tickets between Bologna and Forbach?

Tickets along this route go on sale 3 months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

Learn even more about travelling from Bologna to Forbach by train

Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Forbach.

FAQs about the train journey from Bologna to Forbach

Want to know more about your journey from Bologna to Forbach? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total journey from Bologna to Forbach is 621 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.