There are 6 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 Villetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Metz Ville to Forbachtrain Ter
6h 14m€141–227Bus via Nancy
cheapest- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Nancy - Quai Sainte-Catherinebus
- Take the bus from Nancy - Quai Sainte-Catherine to Metz - Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Metz to Forbachbus 790
8h 21m€38–77Drive 501.8 km
- Drive from Lyon to Forbachcar 501.8 km
4h 48m€78–112Fly to Strasbourg International Airport, train
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane LYS - SXB
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Metz Villetrain
- Take the train from Metz Ville to Forbachtrain
5h 22m€151–372Bus
- Take the bus from Lyon to Saarbrücken bus stationbus N235
8h 46m€41–68Fly to Luxembourg, bus
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane LYS - LUX
- Take the bus from Kirchberg, Gare routière Luxexpo to Merzig, Bahnhofbus
8h 52m€126–295
Lyon to Forbach by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Forbach is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 8h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Forbach is to drive which takes 4h 48m and costs €75 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Lyon station to Forbach. However, there are services departing from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station and arriving at Forbach via Nancy - Quai Sainte-Catherine and Metz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.
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 14m.
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 14m and costs €140 - €230.
It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Lyon to Forbach, including transfers.
Lyon to Forbach bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Gerland Bus 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 14m and costs €140 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus via Nancy, which costs €35 - €80 and takes 8h 21m.
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 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Forbach via Nancy - Quai Sainte-Catherine, Metz - Bus Station, and Metz in around 8h 21m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Luxembourg via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140–650
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Luxembourg via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €140–260
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Luxembourg via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–380
- Website
- twinjet.fr
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Strasbourg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- €750–1,200
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Luxembourg via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–340
- Website
- airdolomiti.it
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Luxembourg via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €180–650
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Metz Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €130–210
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Strasbourg to Metz Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Metz Ville to Forbach
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–23
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Strasbourg to Metz Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Metz Ville to Forbach
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–23
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Nancy - Quai Sainte-Catherine
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Nancy - Quai Sainte-Catherine to Metz - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–9
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Nancy - Quai Sainte-Catherine
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Nancy - Quai Sainte-Catherine to Metz - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Metz to Forbach
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lyon to Saarbrücken bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +352 2465 2465
- service@mobiliteit.lu
- Website
- Mobiliteit
Bus from Kirchberg, Gare routière Luxexpo to Merzig, Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Mobiliteit
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More Questions & Answers
Lyon to Forbach bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Nancy - Quai Sainte-Catherine 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 48m to drive from Lyon to Forbach.
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