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

The cheapest way to get from Forbach to Lyon is to train and bus which costs €45 - €90 and takes 10h 10m.

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 39m 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 13m.

How far is it from Forbach to Lyon?

The distance between Forbach and Lyon is 587 km. The road distance is 523.5 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 13m and costs €100 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 7h 13m 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 13m and costs €100 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €120 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 524 km. It takes approximately 5h 39m to drive from Forbach to Lyon.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3452+ 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 Bahnhoftrain Re2 / ...
2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Lyon Part Dieutrain 84
7h 13m
€107–266
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Forbach(Schwarzw) to Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatztrain 85682 / ...
2. Take the bus from Karlsruhe - Central Station South Side to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 10m
€48–88
Drive 523.5 km
1. Drive from Forbach to Lyoncar 523.5 km
5h 39m
€81–117
Train, train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Forbach(Schwarzw) to Rastatttrain
2. Take the train from Rastatt to Appenweier Bahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Appenweier Bahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain
4. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane SXB - LYS
5h 50m
€143–325
Train via Strasbourg
1. Take the train from Rastatt to Appenweier Bahnhoftrain Re2 / ...
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
7h 28m
€132–236
Bus
1. Take the bus from Baden-Baden to Strasbourgbus 321 / ...
2. Take the bus from Strasbourg to Lyonbus FlixBus N1135 / ...
11h 5m
€66–116
Train, train to Stuttgart Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Forbach(Schwarzw) to Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatztrain
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain
3. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane STR - LYS
9h 2m
€124–306
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Forbach(Schwarzw) to Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatztrain
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane FRA - LYS
7h 20m
€162–378

Forbach to Lyon by train

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7h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 587.1 km
Duration: 7h 13m

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 13m. 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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