There are 5 ways to get from Lyon to Forbach by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, 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- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Metz VilleTgv
- Take the train from Metz Ville to ForbachTer
6h 35m€73–217Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lyon to Saarbrücken bus stationN235
9h 1m€30–70Drive 501.8 km
- Drive from Lyon to Forbach501.8 km
4h 46m€78–113Fly, train
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)LYS - SXB
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Metz Ville
- Take the train from Metz Ville to Forbach
6h 21m€116–334Bus, train
- Take the bus from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop to Metz - Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Metz Ville to ForbachTer
11h 17m€56–82
Lyon to Forbach by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Forbach is to bus which costs €30 - €70 and takes 9h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Forbach is to drive which takes 4h 46m and costs €75 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Forbach. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Bahnhof, Forbach via Brauerstr./Fernbusbahnhof, Saarbrücken and Hauptbahnhof, Saarbrücken. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Forbach. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Forbach via Metz Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
The distance between Lyon and Forbach is 717 km. The road distance is 501.8 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Forbach without a car is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs €70 - €220.
It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Lyon to Forbach, including transfers.
Lyon to Forbach bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.
Lyon to Forbach train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
The best way to get from Lyon to Forbach is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs €70 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €70 and takes 9h 1m.
What companies run services between Lyon, France and Forbach, France?
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Forbach via Metz Ville in around 6h 35m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Saarbrücken bus station once daily. Tickets cost €30–70 and the journey takes 7h 20m.
- Website
- twinjet.fr
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Strasbourg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €470–1,000
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Metz Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €65–200
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Strasbourg to Metz Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Metz Ville to Forbach
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–17
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Strasbourg to Metz Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Lyon to Saarbrücken bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop to Metz - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35–50
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Lyon to Forbach bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Saarbrücken bus station.
Lyon to Forbach train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Metz Ville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Forbach is 502 km. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Lyon to Forbach.
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