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

The cheapest way to get from Lens to Forbach is to bus and train which costs €45 - €95 and takes 8h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lens to Forbach is to train via Paris which takes 4h 15m and costs €95 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Lens and Forbach?

No, there is no direct bus from Lens to Forbach. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at Bahnhof, Forbach via Lille Boulevard de Turin, Charleroi Airport, Hollerich, P+R Bouillon, Luxembourg and Hauptbahnhof, Saarbrücken. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Lens and Forbach?

No, there is no direct train from Lens to Forbach. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at Forbach via Arras and Paris Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.

How far is it from Lens to Forbach?

The distance between Lens and Forbach is 568 km. The road distance is 382.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Lens to Forbach without a car is to train via Paris which takes 4h 15m and costs €95 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Lens to Forbach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lens to Forbach bus from?

Lens to Forbach bus services, operated by Flibco, depart from Lille Boulevard de Turin station.

Where do I catch the Lens to Forbach train from?

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

Train or bus from Lens to Forbach?

The best way to get from Lens to Forbach is to train via Paris which takes 4h 15m and costs €95 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 59m.

Where does the Lens to Forbach bus arrive?

Lens to Forbach bus services, operated by Flibco, arrive at Charleroi Airport station.

Where does the Lens to Forbach train arrive?

Lens to Forbach train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Lens to Forbach?

Yes, the driving distance between Lens to Forbach is 382 km. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Lens to Forbach.

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

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Where can I stay near Forbach?

There are 799+ hotels available in Forbach.

Lens to Forbach - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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 Arras to Paris Nordtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Est to Forbachtrain Ice
4h 15m
€98–301
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Metz - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Metz Ville to Forbachtrain Ter
8h 57m
€47–92
Drive 382.4 km
1. Drive from Lens to Forbachcar 382.4 km
4h 34m
€60–87
Train
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Lorraine Tgvtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Metz Ville to Forbachtrain Ter
6h 18m
€132–215
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lille Boulevard de Turin to Charleroi Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus
3. Take the bus from Luxembourg to Saarbrücken Hbfbus L40
9h 59m

Lens to Forbach by train and foot

42Weekly Services

4h 15mAverage Duration

€98Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 567.9 km
Duration: 4h 15m

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 15m. 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 9h 59m.

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