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

The cheapest way to get from Lausanne to Forbach is to bus which costs €35 - €60 and takes 8h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lausanne to Forbach is to drive which takes 5h 5m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Lausanne and Forbach?

No, there is no direct bus from Lausanne station to Forbach. However, there are services departing from Lausanne Bus Station and arriving at Bahnhof, Forbach via Bern, Brauerstr./Fernbusbahnhof, Saarbrücken and Hauptbahnhof, Saarbrücken. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Lausanne and Forbach?

No, there is no direct train from Lausanne to Forbach. However, there are services departing from Lausanne and arriving at Forbach(F) via Basel SBB, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Saarbrücken Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.

How far is it from Lausanne to Forbach?

The distance between Lausanne and Forbach is 570 km. The road distance is 394.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Lausanne to Forbach without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 7h 51m and costs €130 - €480.

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

It takes approximately 7h 51m to get from Lausanne to Forbach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lausanne to Forbach bus from?

Lausanne to Forbach bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Lausanne Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Lausanne to Forbach train from?

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

Train or bus from Lausanne to Forbach?

The best way to get from Lausanne to Forbach is to train via Mannheim which takes 7h 51m and costs €130 - €480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 8h 27m.

Where does the Lausanne to Forbach bus arrive?

Lausanne to Forbach bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Bern Car Terminal Neufeld station.

Where does the Lausanne to Forbach train arrive?

Lausanne to Forbach train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Lausanne to Forbach?

Yes, the driving distance between Lausanne to Forbach is 395 km. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Lausanne to Forbach.

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

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Where can I stay near Forbach?

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

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There are 7 ways to get from Lausanne to Forbach by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, plane, or ferry

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Train via Mannheim
best
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Basel SBBtrain
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbftrain Re1
7h 51m
€134–474
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lausanne Bus Station to Bern Car Terminal Neufeldbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
2. Take the bus from Bern to Saarbrücken bus stationbus FlixBus N506
8h 27m
€35–60
Drive 394.8 km
1. Drive from Lausanne to Forbachcar 394.8 km
5h 5m
€69–100
Train to Zurich Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane ZRH - LUX
3. Take the bus from Luxembourg to Saarbrücken Hbfbus
7h 46m
Train
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Basel SBBtrain
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Sarregueminestrain Ter
8h 35m
€113–404
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Lausanne-Ouchy to Evian-les-Bainsferry N1
2. Take the bus from Evian-les-Bains to Metz - Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Metz Ville to Forbachtrain Ter
14h 57m
€91–158
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane GVA - LUX
3. Take the bus from Luxembourg to Saarbrücken Hbfbus
7h 24m

Lausanne to Forbach by train

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Distance: 570 km
Duration: 7h 51m

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

You can take a train from Lausanne to Forbach(F) via Basel SBB, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, and Saarbrücken Hbf in around 7h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lausanne Bus Station to Bahnhof, Forbach via Bern, Saarbrücken bus station, Brauerstr./Fernbusbahnhof, Saarbrücken, and Hauptbahnhof, Saarbrücken in around 8h 27m.

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