The average train between Forbach and Lugano takes 10h 26m and the fastest train takes 7h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Forbach to Lugano. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Forbach and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 5:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Forbach is at 9:34 PM which arrives into Lugano at 11:58 AM. All services require a transfer at SARREGUEMINES - Gare Routiere and take an average of 10h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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8h 25m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Forbach to Lugano? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Forbach to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Sarreguemines station and arriving at Lugano station via Strasbourg station and Basel Sbb station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 26m.
Forbach to Lugano train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Sarreguemines station.
Forbach to Lugano train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lugano station.
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The distance between Forbach and Lugano is 385.9 km. The road distance is 492 km.
You can take a bus from FORBACH - Gare Routiere to Lugano via SARREGUEMINES - Gare Routiere, Sarreguemines, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 8h 57m.