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

The cheapest way to get from Forbach to Lyon is to bus which costs €65 - €130 and takes 11h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forbach to Lyon is to drive which takes 5h 35m and costs €80 - €120.

Is there a direct train between Forbach and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Forbach to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Forbach(Schwarzw) and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Rastatt, Appenweier Bahnhof and Strasbourg Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.

How far is it from Forbach to Lyon?

The distance between Forbach and Lyon is 587 km. The road distance is 523.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Forbach to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 7h 9m and costs €90 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Forbach to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forbach to Lyon train from?

Forbach to Lyon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Rastatt station.

Train or bus from Forbach to Lyon?

The best way to get from Forbach to Lyon is to train which takes 7h 9m and costs €90 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €130 and takes 11h 5m.

Where does the Forbach to Lyon train arrive?

Forbach to Lyon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Appenweier Bahnhof station.

Can I drive from Forbach to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Forbach to Lyon is 523 km. It takes approximately 5h 35m to drive from Forbach to Lyon.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3698+ hotels available in Lyon.

Forbach to Lyon - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Forbach to Lyon by train, bus, car, plane, or train (TGV)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Rastatt to Appenweier BahnhofRe2 / ...
2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Lyon Part Dieu84
7h 9m
€94–307
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Baden-Baden to StrasbourgN168 / ...
2. Take the bus from Strasbourg to LyonFlixBus N1135 / ...
11h 5m
€67–123
Drive 523.2 km
1. Drive from Forbach to Lyon523.2 km
5h 35m
€81–117
Train, train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Forbach(Schwarzw) to Rastatt
2. Take the train from Rastatt to Appenweier Bahnhof
3. Take the train from Appenweier Bahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhof
4. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)SXB - LYS
6h 32m
Train via Strasbourg
1. Take the train from Rastatt to Appenweier BahnhofRe2 / ...
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Lyon Part DieuTgv
7h 26m
€69–237
Train via Lyon Perrache
1. Take the train from Rastatt to Appenweier BahnhofRe2 / ...
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Lyon PerracheTgv
7h 33m
€99–177
Train, train to Stuttgart Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Forbach(Schwarzw) to Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatz
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf
3. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)STR - LYS
9h 14m
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Forbach(Schwarzw) to Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatz
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)FRA - LYS
7h 59m

Forbach to Lyon by train

8Weekly Trains

7h 9mAverage Duration

€94Cheapest Price

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Distance: 586.7 km
Duration: 7h 9m

What companies run services between Forbach, Germany and Lyon, France?

You can take a train from Forbach(Schwarzw) to Lyon Part Dieu via Rastatt, Appenweier Bahnhof, and Strasbourg Bahnhof in around 7h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Forbach(Schwarzw) to Lyon via Gernsbach Bf, Gernsbach, Baden-Baden, and Strasbourg in around 11h 5m.

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