The average train between Lens and Forbach takes 6h 52m and the fastest train takes 3h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Lens to Forbach. 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 twice daily between Lens and Forbach. The earliest departure is at 6:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lens is at 8:50 PM which arrives into Forbach at 10:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Arras and take an average of 6h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Lens to Forbach. However, there are services departing from Lens station and arriving at Forbach station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.
Lens to Forbach train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Arras station.
Lens to Forbach train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Forbach(F) station.
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The distance between Lens and Forbach is 322.8 km. The road distance is 568 km.
You can take a train from Lens to Forbach(F) via Arras, Paris Nord, and Paris l'Est in around 4h 38m.