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

The cheapest way to get from Forbach to Lyon is to rideshare which costs €21 - €35 and takes 5h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forbach to Lyon is to train via Paris which takes 4h 17m and costs €80 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Forbach and Lyon?

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 43m.

Is there a direct train between Forbach and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Forbach to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Forbach and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Gare de l'Est, Châtelet and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.

How far is it from Forbach to Lyon?

The distance between Forbach and Lyon is 800 km. The road distance is 501.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Forbach to Lyon without a car is to train via Paris which takes 4h 17m and costs €80 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Forbach to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forbach to Lyon bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Forbach to Lyon train from?

Forbach to Lyon train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Forbach station.

Train or bus from Forbach to Lyon?

The best way to get from Forbach to Lyon is to train via Paris which takes 4h 17m and costs €80 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 8h 43m.

Where does the Forbach to Lyon bus arrive?

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

Where does the Forbach to Lyon train arrive?

Forbach to Lyon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Est station.

Can I drive from Forbach to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Forbach to Lyon is 502 km. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Forbach to Lyon.

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

Book your Forbach to Lyon train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3199+ hotels available in Lyon.

Can I share a ride from Forbach to Lyon?

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.

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

There are 9 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
1. Take the train from Forbach to Paris EstTgv
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Part DieuTgv
4h 17m
€82–238
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Forbach to Lyon501.1 km
5h 32m
€21–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Saarbrücken bus station to LyonN235
8h 43m
€30–55
Drive 501.6 km
1. Drive from Forbach to Lyon501.6 km
4h 44m
€77–112
Train, train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Forbach to Metz Ville
2. Take the train from Metz Ville to Strasbourg
3. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)SXB - LYS
6h 38m
€131–340
Train
1. Take the train from Forbach to Metz VilleTer
2. Take the train from Metz Ville to Lyon Part DieuTgv
6h 42m
€66–256
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Forbach to Metz VilleTer
2. Take the bus from Metz - Bus Station to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus StopBlaBlaCar Bus
10h 59m
€56–82
Train, train to Luxembourg, fly
1. Take the train from Forbach to Metz Ville
2. Take the train from Metz Ville to Luxembourg
3. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)LUX - LYS
8h 30m
€115–322
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)FRA - LYS
6h 58m
€148–350

Forbach to Lyon by train and subway

1Weekly Services

4h 17mAverage Duration

€82Cheapest Price

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Distance: 800.4 km
Duration: 4h 17m

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, Châtelet, Gare de Lyon, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 4h 17m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Lyon once daily. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 7h.

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