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How to get fromLens to Forbachby train (TGV), bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Lens to Forbach by train (TGV), bus, train, or car

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  1. Train via Paris

    best
    1. Take the train from Arras to Paris Nordtrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Paris Est to Forbachtrain train Ice
    4h 18m
    €97–356

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Metz - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the train from Metz Ville to Forbachtrain train Ter
    9h 1m
    €49–97

  3. Drive 382.4 km

    1. Drive from Lens to Forbachcar car 382.4 km
    4h 34m
    €59–86

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lorraine Tgvtrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Metz Ville to Forbachtrain train Ter
    7h 22m
    €122–213

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lille Boulevard de Turin to Charleroi Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Luxembourg to Saarbrücken Hbfbus bus L40
    10h 3m

Lens to Forbach by train and foot

Calendar44Weekly Services
Duration4h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket€97Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 567.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Lens, Hauts-de-France, France and Forbach, France?

You can take a train from Lens to Forbach via Arras, Paris Nord, and Paris Est in around 4h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lens to Bahnhof, Forbach via Lille, Lille Boulevard de Turin, Charleroi Airport, Luxembourg P+R Bouillon, Hollerich, P+R Bouillon, Luxembourg, Gare Centrale routière, Luxembourg, Saarbrücken Hbf, and Hauptbahnhof, Saarbrücken in around 10h 3m.

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