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

The cheapest way to get from Forbach to Lens is to train and bus which costs €40 - €95 and takes 8h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forbach to Lens is to train via Paris which takes 4h and costs €90 - €210.

Is there a direct train between Forbach and Lens?

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 4h.

How far is it from Forbach to Lens?

The distance between Forbach and Lens is 568 km. The road distance is 381.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Forbach to Lens without a car is to train via Paris which takes 4h and costs €90 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 4h to get from Forbach to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forbach to Lens bus from?

Forbach to Lens bus services, operated by Luxembourg Railways (CFL), depart from Saarbrücken, Hauptbahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Forbach to Lens train from?

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

Train or bus from Forbach to Lens?

The best way to get from Forbach to Lens is to train via Paris which takes 4h and costs €90 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 19m.

Where does the Forbach to Lens bus arrive?

Forbach to Lens bus services, operated by Luxembourg Railways (CFL), arrive at Luxembourg, Gare Centrale routière station.

Where does the Forbach to Lens train arrive?

Forbach to Lens train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris l'Est station.

Can I drive from Forbach to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Forbach to Lens is 382 km. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Forbach to Lens.

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

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Where can I stay near Lens?

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Forbach to Lens - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Forbach and Lens?

No, there is no direct bus from Forbach to Lens. However, there are services departing from Bahnhof, Forbach and arriving at Lens via Saarbrücken, Hauptbahnhof, Luxembourg, Gare Centrale routière, Luxembourg P+R Bouillon, Charleroi Airport and Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 19m.

There are 5 ways to get from Forbach to Lens by train (TGV), train, bus, or car

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Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Forbach(F) to Paris l'Esttrain 82
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lenstrain Tgv
4h
€90–201
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Forbach to Metz Villetrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Metz - Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 48m
€40–90
Drive 381.6 km
1. Drive from Forbach to Lenscar 381.6 km
4h 33m
€60–86
Train
1. Take the train from Forbach to Metz Villetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Metz Ville to Luxembourgtrain Ter
3. Take the train from Luxembourg to Namurtrain Ic / ...
4. Take the train from Namur to Lille Flandrestrain Ic / ...
9h
€99–193
Bus
1. Take the bus from Saarbrücken, Hauptbahnhof to Luxembourg, Gare Centrale routièrebus L40
2. Take the bus from Luxembourg P+R Bouillon to Charleroi Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Lille Boulevard de Turinbus
10h 19m

Forbach to Lens by train and foot

14Weekly Services

4hAverage Duration

€90Cheapest Price

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Distance: 567.8 km
Duration: 4h

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 4h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bahnhof, Forbach to Lens via Saarbrücken, Hauptbahnhof, Luxembourg, Gare Centrale routière, Hollerich, P+R Bouillon, Luxembourg P+R Bouillon, Charleroi Airport, Lille Boulevard de Turin, and Lille in around 10h 19m.

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