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

The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Forbach is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 9h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Geneva to Forbach is to fly and bus which takes 4h 21m and costs €75 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Geneva and Forbach?

No, there is no direct bus from Geneva to Forbach. However, there are services departing from Geneva and arriving at Gare Routiere via Strasbourg, Brauerstr./Fernbusbahnhof, Saarbrücken and SB Hauptbahnhof C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Geneva and Forbach?

No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Forbach. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Forbach(F) via Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris l'Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.

How far is it from Geneva to Forbach?

The distance between Geneva and Forbach is 899 km. The road distance is 445.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Geneva to Forbach without a car is to train via Paris which takes 6h 46m and costs €230 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Geneva to Forbach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Forbach bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Geneva to Forbach train from?

Geneva to Forbach train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.

Train or bus from Geneva to Forbach?

The best way to get from Geneva to Forbach is to train via Paris which takes 6h 46m and costs €230 - €450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 9h 40m.

Where does the Geneva to Forbach bus arrive?

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

Where does the Geneva to Forbach train arrive?

Geneva to Forbach train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Paris Gare de Lyon station.

Can I drive from Geneva to Forbach?

Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Forbach is 446 km. It takes approximately 5h 36m to drive from Geneva to Forbach.

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

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Where can I stay near Forbach?

There are 758+ hotels available in Forbach.

Geneva to Forbach - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Geneva to Forbach by train, bus, car, 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 via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Genève to Paris Gare de Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris l'Est to Forbach(F)train 82
6h 46m
€234–446
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Geneva to Strasbourgbus FlixBus N839
2. Take the bus from Strasbourg to Saarbrücken bus stationbus FlixBus 299 / ...
9h 40m
€32–56
Drive 445.8 km
1. Drive from Geneva to Forbachcar 445.8 km
5h 36m
€79–114
Fly to Luxembourg, bus
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane GVA - LUX
2. Take the bus from Kirchberg, Gare routière Luxexpo to Merzig, Bahnhofbus
4h 21m
€77–220
Train
1. Take the train from Genève to Renens VDtrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain
3. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Forbach(F)train 84
8h 48m
€132–212
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Annemasse to Metz - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Metz Ville to Forbachtrain Ter
13h 9m
€65–109
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane GVA - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbftrain
4h 54m
€150–361

Geneva to Forbach by train and foot

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6h 46mAverage Duration

€234Cheapest Price

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Distance: 898.8 km
Duration: 6h 46m

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

You can take a train from Genève to Forbach(F) via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, and Paris l'Est in around 6h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva to Gare Routiere via Strasbourg, Saarbrücken bus station, Brauerstr./Fernbusbahnhof, Saarbrücken, and SB Hauptbahnhof C in around 9h 40m.

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