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

The cheapest way to get from Forbach to Lausanne is to bus which costs SFr 28 - SFr 65 and takes 8h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forbach to Lausanne is to drive which takes 5h 7m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 95.

Is there a direct bus between Forbach and Lausanne?

No, there is no direct bus from Forbach to Lausanne. However, there are services departing from Bahnhof, Forbach and arriving at Lausanne via Messegelände, Saarbrücken, Saarbrücken bus station and Bern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Forbach and Lausanne?

No, there is no direct train from Forbach to Lausanne. However, there are services departing from Forbach and arriving at Lausanne via Metz Ville, Strasbourg, Basel SBB and Olten. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.

How far is it from Forbach to Lausanne?

The distance between Forbach and Lausanne is 567 km. The road distance is 391.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Forbach to Lausanne without a car is to train via Metz which takes 8h and costs SFr 100 - SFr 210.

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

It takes approximately 8h to get from Forbach to Lausanne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forbach to Lausanne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Forbach to Lausanne train from?

Forbach to Lausanne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Forbach station.

Train or bus from Forbach to Lausanne?

The best way to get from Forbach to Lausanne is to train via Metz which takes 8h and costs SFr 100 - SFr 210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 28 - SFr 65 and takes 8h 38m.

Where does the Forbach to Lausanne bus arrive?

Forbach to Lausanne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bern station.

Where does the Forbach to Lausanne train arrive?

Forbach to Lausanne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Metz Ville station.

Can I drive from Forbach to Lausanne?

Yes, the driving distance between Forbach to Lausanne is 391 km. It takes approximately 5h 7m to drive from Forbach to Lausanne.

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

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Forbach to Lausanne - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Forbach to Lausanne by train (TGV), bus, car, train, plane, or ferry

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

Train via Metz
best
1. Take the train from Forbach to Metz Villetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Metz Ville to Strasbourgtrain Ter
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
4. Take the train from Olten to Lausannetrain Ic5 / ...
8h
CHF 108–208
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Bernbus N506
2. Take the bus from Bern to Lausannebus N106 / ...
8h 38m
CHF 29–63
Drive 391.3 km
1. Drive from Forbach to Lausannecar 391.3 km
5h 7m
CHF 64–92
Train, train to Luxembourg, fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Take the train from Forbach to Metz Villetrain
2. Take the train from Metz Ville to Luxembourgtrain
3. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LUX - GVA
4. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Lausannetrain
7h 1m
CHF 103–273
Train
1. Take the train from Sarreguemines to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Biel/Biennetrain
4. Take the train from Biel/Bienne to Lausannetrain Ic5 / ...
8h 9m
CHF 87–122
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Forbach to Metz Villetrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Metz - Bus Station to Evian-les-Bainsbus
3. Take the ferry from Evian-les-Bains to Lausanne-Ouchyferry N1
14h 59m
CHF 74–102
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Take the train from Forbach to Mannheim Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane FRA - GVA
4. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Lausannetrain
6h 55m
CHF 137–353
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Forbach to Mannheim Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Lausannetrain
7h 22m
CHF 137–364
Train, train to Luxembourg, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Forbach to Metz Villetrain
2. Take the train from Metz Ville to Luxembourgtrain
3. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LUX - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Lausannetrain
7h 38m
CHF 148–374

Forbach to Lausanne by train

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Distance: 566.6 km
Duration: 8h

What companies run services between Forbach, France and Lausanne, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Forbach to Lausanne via Metz Ville, Strasbourg, Basel SBB, and Olten in around 8h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bahnhof, Forbach to Lausanne via Messegelände, Saarbrücken, Brauerstr./Fernbusbahnhof, Saarbrücken, Saarbrücken bus station, and Bern in around 8h 38m.

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