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Trip Overview

The average train between Lens and Forbach takes 6h 17m and the fastest train takes 3h. 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.

6h 17m
Duration
568 km
Distance
€139
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Lens to Forbach train times

Trains run twice daily between Lens and Forbach. The earliest departure is at 7:45 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 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiTGV inOui3h • 2 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 55m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiTGV inOui3h • 2 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 55m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiTGV inOui13h 55m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 12m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiTGV inOui3h • 2 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 55m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiTGV inOui3h • 2 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 55m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiTGV inOui13h 55m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 9m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiTGV inOui14h 7m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 12m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lens to Forbach? 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.

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  • Distance: 567.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 17m

What companies run services between Lens, Hauts-de-France, France and Forbach, France?

You can take a train from Lens to Forbach via Arras, Paris Nord, and Paris Est in around 4h 17m.

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