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

The cheapest way to get from Forbach to Lille is to bus which costs €27 - €55 and takes 7h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forbach to Lille is to train via Paris which takes 3h 41m and costs €80 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Forbach and Lille?

No, there is no direct bus from Forbach to Lille station. However, there are services departing from Forbach and arriving at Lille - Europe Train Station via Metz - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Forbach and Lille?

No, there is no direct train from Forbach to Lille. However, there are services departing from Forbach(F) and arriving at Lille Flandres via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.

How far is it from Forbach to Lille?

The distance between Forbach and Lille is 595 km. The road distance is 375.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Forbach to Lille without a car is to train via Paris which takes 3h 41m and costs €80 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Forbach to Lille, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forbach to Lille bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Forbach to Lille train from?

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

Train or bus from Forbach to Lille?

The best way to get from Forbach to Lille is to train via Paris which takes 3h 41m and costs €80 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €55 and takes 7h 40m.

Where does the Forbach to Lille bus arrive?

Forbach to Lille bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Metz station.

Where does the Forbach to Lille train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Forbach to Lille?

Yes, the driving distance between Forbach to Lille is 376 km. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Forbach to Lille.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Forbach to Lille?

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

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

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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 Lille Flandrestrain Tgv
3h 41m
€83–219
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Forbach to Metzbus 790
2. Take the bus from Metz - Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 40m
€28–51
Drive 375.9 km
1. Drive from Forbach to Lillecar 375.9 km
4h 22m
€58–84
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 / ...
7h 43m
€83–173
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Saarbrücken, Hauptbahnhof to Luxembourg, Gare Centrale routièrebus L40
2. Take the train from Luxembourg to Namurtrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Namur to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
8h 29m

Forbach to Lille by train and foot

14Weekly Services

3h 41mAverage Duration

€83Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Forbach to Lille.

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Distance: 594.6 km
Duration: 3h 41m

What companies run services between Forbach, France and Lille, France?

You can take a train from Forbach(F) to Lille Flandres via Paris Gare De L'Est and Paris Nord in around 3h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Forbach to Lille - Europe Train Station via Metz and Metz - Bus Station in around 7h 40m.

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