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

The cheapest way to get from Lille to Forbach is to bus via Brussels which costs €27 - €50 and takes 9h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lille to Forbach is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs €80 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Lille and Forbach?

No, there is no direct bus from Lille station to Forbach. However, there are services departing from Lille - Europe Train Station and arriving at Bahnhof, Forbach via Hollerich, P+R Bouillon, Luxembourg, Gare Centrale routière and Hauptbahnhof, Saarbrücken. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Lille and Forbach?

No, there is no direct train from Lille to Forbach. However, there are services departing from Lille Flandres and arriving at Forbach(F) via Paris l'Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.

How far is it from Lille to Forbach?

The distance between Lille and Forbach is 595 km. The road distance is 375.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Lille to Forbach without a car is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs €80 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Lille to Forbach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lille to Forbach bus from?

Lille to Forbach bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lille - Europe Train Station.

Where do I catch the Lille to Forbach train from?

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

Train or bus from Lille to Forbach?

The best way to get from Lille to Forbach is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs €80 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 5m.

Where does the Lille to Forbach bus arrive?

Lille to Forbach bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Luxembourg station.

Where does the Lille to Forbach train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lille to Forbach?

Yes, the driving distance between Lille to Forbach is 376 km. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Lille to Forbach.

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

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Where can I stay near Forbach?

There are 782+ hotels available in Forbach.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Paris Nordtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris l'Est to Forbach(F)train 82
3h 53m
€83–232
Bus via Brussels
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lille to Brussels-North train stationbus FlixBus N781 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Saarbrücken bus stationbus FlixBus 299 / ...
9h 6m
€27–48
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Luxembourgbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Luxembourg, Gare Centrale routière to Saarbrücken, Hauptbahnhofbus L40
8h 5m
Drive 375.7 km
1. Drive from Lille to Forbachcar 375.7 km
4h 21m
€59–85
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Namurtrain Ic
2. Take the train from Namur to Luxembourgtrain Ic / ...
3. Take the bus from Luxembourg, Gare Centrale routière to Saarbrücken, Hauptbahnhofbus L40
7h 56m

Lille to Forbach by train and foot

22Weekly Services

3h 53mAverage Duration

€83Cheapest Price

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Distance: 594.5 km
Duration: 3h 53m

What companies run services between Lille, France and Forbach, France?

You can take a train from Lille Flandres to Forbach(F) via Paris Nord and Paris l'Est in around 3h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Bahnhof, Forbach via Luxembourg, Hollerich, P+R Bouillon, Luxembourg, Gare Centrale routière, and Hauptbahnhof, Saarbrücken in around 8h 5m.

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