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

The cheapest way to get from Forbach to Lugano is to bus which costs SFr 28 - SFr 50 and takes 9h 53m.

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 13m 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 Gare Routiere and arriving at Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani via Messegelände, Saarbrücken, Saarbrücken bus station and Lucerne Landenbergstrasse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 53m.

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, Colmar and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.

How far is it from Forbach to Lugano?

The distance between Forbach and Lugano is 607 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 31m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 150.

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

It takes approximately 8h 31m 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 Saarbrücken bus 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 31m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 28 - SFr 50 and takes 9h 53m.

Where does the Forbach to Lugano bus arrive?

Forbach to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Luzern 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 13m 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 (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane

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 Forbach to Metz Villetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Metz Ville to Colmartrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Colmar to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
8h 31m
CHF 75–146
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Luzernbus FlixBus N846
2. Take the bus from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse to Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Cianibus RegioJet 22
9h 53m
CHF 29–49
Drive 491.6 km
1. Drive from Forbach to Luganocar 491.6 km
5h 13m
CHF 78–112
Train, train to Luxembourg, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Forbach to Metz Villetrain
2. Take the train from Metz Ville to Luxembourgtrain
3. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LUX - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain
7h 18m
CHF 153–426
Train via Strasbourg
1. Take the train from Sarreguemines to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
8h 57m
CHF 55–111
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Sarreguemines to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus Station to Luganobus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 56m
CHF 48–85
Train, train to Luxembourg, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport
1. Take the train from Forbach to Metz Villetrain
2. Take the train from Metz Ville to Luxembourgtrain
3. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane LUX - MXP
4. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
8h 15m
CHF 65–205
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport
1. Take the train from Forbach(F) to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane FRA - MXP
4. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
8h 1m
CHF 98–259
Train, train to Luxembourg, fly to Milan Linate Airport
1. Take the train from Forbach to Metz Villetrain
2. Take the train from Metz Ville to Luxembourgtrain
3. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane LUX - LIN
4. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain
8h 32m
CHF 49–198

Forbach to Lugano by train

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Distance: 607.5 km
Duration: 8h 31m

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

You can take a train from Forbach to Lugano via Metz Ville, Colmar, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 8h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gare Routiere to Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani via Messegelände, Messegelände, Saarbrücken, Brauerstr./Fernbusbahnhof, Saarbrücken, Saarbrücken bus station, and Lucerne Landenbergstrasse in around 9h 53m.

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