There are 5 ways to get from Forbach to Lens by train (TGV), bus, or car
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 Paris
best- Take the train from Forbach(F) to Paris l'Est82
- Take the train from Paris Nord to LensTgv
3h 59m€66–164Bus via Reims
cheapest- Take the bus from Forbach to Metz790
- Take the bus from Metz to Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGVN90 / ...
- Take the bus from Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station to Lens
8h 27m€32–66Drive 381 km
- Drive from Forbach to Lens381 km
4h 32m€58–84Train
- Take the train from Forbach to Metz VilleTer
- Take the train from Metz Ville to LuxembourgTer
- Take the train from Luxembourg to NamurIc / ...
- Take the train from Namur to Lille FlandresIc / ...
8h 36m€76–124Bus
- Take the bus from Saarbrücken, Hauptbahnhof to Luxembourg, Gare Centrale routièreL40
- Take the bus from Luxembourg P+R Bouillon to Charleroi Airport
- Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Lille Boulevard de Turin
9h 48m
Forbach to Lens by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Forbach to Lens is to bus via Reims which costs €30 - €70 and takes 8h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Forbach to Lens is to train via Paris which takes 3h 59m and costs €65 - €170.
No, there is no direct bus from Forbach to Lens. However, there are services departing from Forbach and arriving at Lens via Metz and Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Forbach to Lens. However, there are services departing from Forbach(F) and arriving at Lens via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
The distance between Forbach and Lens is 568 km. The road distance is 381 km.
The best way to get from Forbach to Lens without a car is to train via Paris which takes 3h 59m and costs €65 - €170.
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Forbach to Lens, including transfers.
Forbach to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Forbach station.
Forbach to Lens train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Forbach(F) station.
The best way to get from Forbach to Lens is to train via Paris which takes 3h 59m and costs €65 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus via Reims, which costs €30 - €70 and takes 8h 27m.
What companies run services between Forbach, France and Lens, Hauts-de-France, France?
You can take a train from Forbach(F) to Lens via Paris Gare De L'Est and Paris Nord in around 3h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Forbach to Lens via Metz, Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGV, and Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station in around 8h 27m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Forbach(F) to Paris l'Est
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–90
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Forbach to Metz Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Metz Ville to Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Paris Nord to Lens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–75
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Metz Ville to Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €19–30
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Luxembourg to Namur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Namur to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €14–21
- 1st Class
- €22–35
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Forbach to Metz
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Metz to Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGV
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Metz to Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGV
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–30
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station to Lens
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +352 24 89 24 89
- Website
- cfl.lu
Bus from Saarbrücken, Hauptbahnhof to Luxembourg, Gare Centrale routière
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.cfl.lu/en-gb
- info@flibco.com
- Website
- flibco.com
Bus from Luxembourg P+R Bouillon to Charleroi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–26
- Website
- https://www.flibco.com/en
Bus from Charleroi Airport to Lille Boulevard de Turin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.flibco.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Forbach to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Metz station.
Forbach to Lens train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris l'Est station.
Yes, the driving distance between Forbach to Lens is 381 km. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Forbach to Lens.
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