There are 7 ways to get from Forbach to Lyon by train (TGV), bus, car, train, plane, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Paris
best- Take the train from Forbach to Paris EstIce
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Part DieuTgv
4h 30m€87–193Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Forbach to Lyon501.1 km
5h 32m€21–35Bus
- Take the bus from Saarbrücken bus station to LyonN235
8h 44m€30–60Drive 501.6 km
- Drive from Forbach to Lyon501.6 km
4h 44m€78–112Train, fly
- Take the train from Forbach to Metz Ville
- Take the train from Metz Ville to Strasbourg
- Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)SXB - LYS
7h 22m€115–374Train
- Take the train from Forbach to Metz VilleTer
- Take the train from Metz Ville to Lyon Part DieuTgv
6h 39m€76–256Train, bus
- Take the train from Forbach to Metz VilleTer
- Take the bus from Metz - Bus Station to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus StopBlaBlaCar Bus
10h 59m€56–82
Forbach to Lyon by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Forbach to Lyon is to rideshare which costs €21 - €35 and takes 5h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Forbach to Lyon is to train via Paris which takes 4h 30m and costs €85 - €200.
No, there is no direct bus from Forbach to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Bahnhof, Forbach and arriving at Lyon via Messegelände, Saarbrücken and Saarbrücken bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Forbach to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Forbach and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Metz Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
The distance between Forbach and Lyon is 800 km. The road distance is 501.6 km.
The best way to get from Forbach to Lyon without a car is to train via Paris which takes 4h 30m and costs €85 - €200.
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Forbach to Lyon, including transfers.
Forbach to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Saarbrücken bus station.
Forbach to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Forbach station.
The best way to get from Forbach to Lyon is to train via Paris which takes 4h 30m and costs €85 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 8h 44m.
What companies run services between Forbach, France and Lyon, France?
You can take a train from Forbach to Lyon Part Dieu via Paris Est, Gare de l'Est, Gare de Lyon - Diderot, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 4h 30m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Lyon once daily. Tickets cost €30–60 and the journey takes 7h.
- Website
- twinjet.fr
Flights from Strasbourg International Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €440–950
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Forbach to Paris Est
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €60–70
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
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- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–120
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Metz Ville to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €28–85
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Metz Ville to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €70–200
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–75
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €65–66
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Forbach to Metz Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–17
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Metz Ville to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +352 24 89 24 89
- Website
- cfl.lu
Train from Metz Ville to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- https://www.cfl.lu/en-gb
- 1st Class
- €35–60
Train from Metz Ville to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €150–240
- Website
- https://www.cfl.lu/en-gb
- 1st Class
- €150–240
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Metz - Bus Station to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35–50
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Forbach to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Forbach to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.
Forbach to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Metz Ville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Forbach to Lyon is 502 km. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Forbach to Lyon.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Forbach and Lyon. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.