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

The cheapest way to get from Lille to Forbach is to bus and train which costs €26 - €90 and takes 7h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lille to Forbach is to train via Paris which takes 3h 53m and costs €75 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Lille and Forbach?

No, there is no direct bus from Lille to Forbach. However, there are services departing from Lille Boulevard de Turin and arriving at Bahnhof, Forbach via Charleroi Airport, Hollerich, P+R Bouillon, Luxembourg, Gare Centrale routière and Hauptbahnhof, Saarbrücken. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.

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 594 km. The road distance is 374.9 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 via Paris which takes 3h 53m and costs €75 - €200.

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 Flibco, depart from Lille Boulevard de Turin 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 via Paris which takes 3h 53m and costs €75 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 39m.

Where does the Lille to Forbach bus arrive?

Lille to Forbach bus services, operated by Flibco, arrive at Charleroi Airport 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 375 km. It takes approximately 4h 20m 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 726+ 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, 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 Lille Flandres to Paris NordTgv
2. Take the train from Paris l'Est to Forbach(F)82
3h 53m
€79–191
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Metz - Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Metz Ville to ForbachTer
7h 40m
€26–87
Drive 374.9 km
1. Drive from Lille to Forbach374.9 km
4h 20m
€59–85
Train
1. Take the train from Lille Flandres to NamurIc
2. Take the train from Namur to LuxembourgIc / ...
3. Take the train from Luxembourg to Metz VilleTer / ...
4. Take the train from Metz Ville to ForbachTer
7h 45m
€51–83
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lille Boulevard de Turin to Charleroi Airport
2. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Luxembourg P+R Bouillon
3. Take the bus from Luxembourg, Gare Centrale routière to Saarbrücken, HauptbahnhofL40 / ...
8h 39m

Lille to Forbach by train and foot

14Weekly Services

3h 53mAverage Duration

€79Cheapest Price

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Distance: 594.4 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 Boulevard de Turin to Bahnhof, Forbach via Charleroi Airport, Luxembourg P+R Bouillon, Hollerich, P+R Bouillon, Luxembourg, Gare Centrale routière, and Hauptbahnhof, Saarbrücken in around 8h 39m.

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