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 35 - SFr 65 and takes 11h 4m.

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 14m 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 9h 45m.

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 2m.

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 57m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 330.

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

It takes approximately 8h 57m 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 57m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 80 and takes 9h 45m.

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 14m to drive from Forbach to Lugano.

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

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How do I get a bus 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 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 56–328
Bus via Freiburg im Breisgau
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Freiburgbus FlixBus 299 / ...
2. Take the bus from Freiburg to Luganobus FlixBus N474
11h 4m
CHF 36–62
Bus
1. Take the bus from Forbach to Metzbus 790
2. Take the bus from Metz - Bus Station to Luganobus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 45m
CHF 39–76
Drive 491.6 km
1. Drive from Forbach to Luganocar 491.6 km
5h 14m
CHF 78–113
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 19m
CHF 158–522
Train via Metz
1. Take the train from Forbach to Metz Villetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Metz Ville to Strasbourgtrain Ter
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
9h 2m
CHF 73–362
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 21m
CHF 65–179
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 24m
CHF 54–222
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport
1. Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf 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 22m
CHF 93–266

Forbach to Lugano by bus and train

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8h 57mAverage Duration

CHF 56Cheapest Price

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Distance: 515 km
Duration: 8h 57m

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 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Forbach to Lugano via Metz and Metz - Bus Station in around 9h 45m.

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