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

The cheapest way to get from Forbach to Lugano is to bus via Freiburg im Breisgau which costs SFr 30 - SFr 60 and takes 10h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forbach to Lugano is to drive which takes 5h 11m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 120.

Is there a direct bus between Forbach and Lugano?

No, there is no direct bus from Forbach to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Forbach and arriving at Lugano via Metz - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Forbach and Lugano?

No, there is no direct train from Forbach to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Forbach and arriving at Lugano via Metz Ville, Strasbourg and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.

How far is it from Forbach to Lugano?

The distance between Forbach and Lugano is 515 km. The road distance is 491.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Forbach to Lugano without a car is to train which takes 8h 58m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 180.

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

It takes approximately 8h 58m to get from Forbach to Lugano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forbach to Lugano bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Forbach to Lugano train from?

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

Train or bus from Forbach to Lugano?

The best way to get from Forbach to Lugano is to train which takes 8h 58m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 55 and takes 10h 25m.

Where does the Forbach to Lugano bus arrive?

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

Where does the Forbach to Lugano train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Forbach to Lugano?

Yes, the driving distance between Forbach to Lugano is 492 km. It takes approximately 5h 11m to drive from Forbach to Lugano.

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

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Where can I stay near Lugano?

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

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

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

Train
best
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 LuganoEc
8h 58m
CHF 53–176
Bus via Freiburg im Breisgau
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Freiburg011 / ...
2. Take the bus from Freiburg to LuganoN474
10h 45m
CHF 31–60
Bus
1. Take the bus from Forbach to Metz790
2. Take the bus from Metz - Bus Station to LuganoBlaBlaCar Bus
10h 25m
CHF 39–55
Drive 491.6 km
1. Drive from Forbach to Lugano491.6 km
5h 11m
CHF 80–115
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 HB to Lugano
7h 15m
CHF 137–406
Train via Metz
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 Basel SBB to LuganoEc
9h 6m
CHF 61–218
Train, train to Luxembourg, fly to Milano Malpensa 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 Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)LUX - MXP
4. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Lugano
8h 13m
CHF 59–210
Train, train to Luxembourg, fly to Milan Linate 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 Milan Linate Airport (LIN)LUX - LIN
4. Take the train from Monza to Lugano
8h 25m
CHF 44–233
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)FRA - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Lugano
9h 18m
CHF 91–210

Forbach to Lugano by bus and train

64Weekly Services

8h 58mAverage Duration

CHF 53Cheapest Price

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Distance: 515.2 km
Duration: 8h 58m

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

You can take a bus from FORBACH - Gare Routiere to Lugano via SARREGUEMINES - Gare Routiere, Sarreguemines, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 8h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Forbach to Lugano via Metz and Metz - Bus Station in around 10h 25m.

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