What is the cheapest way to get from Besançon to Forbach?

The cheapest way to get from Besançon to Forbach is to bus which costs €20 - €55 and takes 7h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Besançon to Forbach?

The fastest way to get from Besançon to Forbach is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Besançon and Forbach?

No, there is no direct bus from Besançon to Forbach. However, there are services departing from Besançon and arriving at Bahnhof, Forbach via Strasbourg, Brauerstr./Fernbusbahnhof, Saarbrücken and Hauptbahnhof, Saarbrücken. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Besançon and Forbach?

No, there is no direct train from Besançon to Forbach. However, there are services departing from Besancon Viotte and arriving at Forbach via Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv and Metz Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

How far is it from Besançon to Forbach?

The distance between Besançon and Forbach is 461 km. The road distance is 267.5 km.

How do I travel from Besançon to Forbach without a car?

The best way to get from Besançon to Forbach without a car is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs €40 - €130.

How long does it take to get from Besançon to Forbach?

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Besançon to Forbach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Besançon to Forbach bus from?

Besançon to Forbach bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Besançon station.

Where do I catch the Besançon to Forbach train from?

Besançon to Forbach train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv station.

Train or bus from Besançon to Forbach?

The best way to get from Besançon to Forbach is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs €40 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €55 and takes 7h 11m.

Where does the Besançon to Forbach bus arrive?

Besançon to Forbach bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Strasbourg station.

Where does the Besançon to Forbach train arrive?

Besançon to Forbach train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Metz Ville station.

Can I drive from Besançon to Forbach?

Yes, the driving distance between Besançon to Forbach is 268 km. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Besançon to Forbach.

How do I get a train ticket from Besançon to Forbach?

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Where can I stay near Forbach?

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Besançon to Forbach - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Besançon to Forbach by train (TGV), bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv to Metz VilleTgv
2. Take the train from Metz Ville to ForbachTer
5h 30m
€43–122
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Besançon to StrasbourgN1316 / ...
2. Take the bus from Strasbourg to Saarbrücken bus stationN506 / ...
7h 11m
€20–53
Drive 267.5 km
1. Drive from Besançon to Forbach267.5 km
4h 4m
€42–60

Besançon to Forbach by train

23Weekly Trains

5h 30mAverage Duration

€43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 460.8 km
Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Besançon, France and Forbach, France?

You can take a train from Besancon Viotte to Forbach via Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv and Metz Ville in around 5h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Besançon to Bahnhof, Forbach via Strasbourg, Saarbrücken bus station, Brauerstr./Fernbusbahnhof, Saarbrücken, and Hauptbahnhof, Saarbrücken in around 7h 11m.

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