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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Forbach is to bus which costs €30 - €75 and takes 9h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Forbach is to drive which takes 4h 46m and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Forbach?

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.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Forbach?

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 36m.

How far is it from Lyon to Forbach?

The distance between Lyon and Forbach is 717 km. The road distance is 501.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Forbach without a car is to train which takes 6h 36m and costs €80 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Lyon to Forbach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Forbach bus from?

Lyon to Forbach bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Forbach train from?

Lyon to Forbach train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train or bus from Lyon to Forbach?

The best way to get from Lyon to Forbach is to train which takes 6h 36m and costs €80 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €75 and takes 9h 1m.

Where does the Lyon to Forbach bus arrive?

Lyon to Forbach bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Saarbrücken bus station.

Where does the Lyon to Forbach train arrive?

Lyon to Forbach train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Metz Ville station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Forbach?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Forbach is 502 km. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Lyon to Forbach.

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

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Where can I stay near Forbach?

There are 732+ hotels available in Forbach.

Lyon to Forbach - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Lyon 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 Lyon Part Dieu to Metz VilleTgv
2. Take the train from Metz Ville to ForbachTer
6h 36m
€82–225
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Saarbrücken bus stationN235
9h 1m
€30–75
Drive 501.8 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Forbach501.8 km
4h 46m
€77–111
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop to Metz - Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Metz Ville to ForbachTer
11h 18m
€66–115

Lyon to Forbach by train

23Weekly Trains

6h 36mAverage Duration

€82Cheapest Price

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Distance: 717.4 km
Duration: 6h 36m

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 36m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Saarbrücken bus station once daily. Tickets cost €30–75 and the journey takes 7h 20m.

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