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 25 - SFr 70 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 5m 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 4m.

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 4m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 210.

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

It takes approximately 8h 4m 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 4m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 25 - SFr 70 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 5m to drive from Forbach to Lausanne.

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

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

There are 8 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 VilleTer
2. Take the train from Metz Ville to StrasbourgTer
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel SbbTer
4. Take the train from Olten to LausanneIc5 / ...
8h 4m
CHF 84–202
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Saarbrücken bus station to BernN506
2. Take the bus from Bern to LausanneN106 / ...
8h 38m
CHF 25–68
Drive 391.3 km
1. Drive from Forbach to Lausanne391.3 km
5h 5m
CHF 64–92
Train, train to Luxembourg, fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Take the train from Forbach to Metz Ville
2. Take the train from Metz Ville to Luxembourg
3. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)LUX - GVA
4. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Lausanne
7h 3m
CHF 100–284
Train
1. Take the train from Sarreguemines to StrasbourgTer
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel SbbTer
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Biel/Bienne
4. Take the train from Biel/Bienne to LausanneIc5 / ...
8h 9m
CHF 74–127
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Forbach to Metz VilleTer
2. Take the bus from Metz - Bus Station to Thonon-les-Bains
3. Take the ferry from Thonon-les-Bains to Lausanne-OuchyN2
15h 19m
CHF 69–104
Train, train to Luxembourg, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Forbach to Metz Ville
2. Take the train from Metz Ville to Luxembourg
3. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)LUX - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Lausanne
7h 40m
CHF 144–384
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)FRA - GVA
4. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Lausanne
7h 16m
CHF 146–344

Forbach to Lausanne by train

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Distance: 566.6 km
Duration: 8h 4m

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 4m. 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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