The average train between Forbach and Lugano takes 10h 19m 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 Metz Ville and take an average of 10h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want 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 Forbach station and arriving at Lugano station via Metz Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 19m.
Forbach to Lugano train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Forbach station.
Forbach to Lugano train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lugano station.
Book your Forbach to Lugano train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Forbach and Lugano is 385.9 km. The road distance is 617 km.
You can take a train from Forbach to Lugano via Metz Ville, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 9h 2m.