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 €35 - €65 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 48m 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?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Forbach(F). Services depart once a week, and operate Saturday. The journey takes approximately 5h 38m.

How far is it from Lyon to Forbach?

The distance between Lyon and Forbach is 622 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 5h 38m and costs €120 - €280.

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

The train from Lyon Part Dieu to Forbach(F) takes 5h 38m including transfers and departs once a week.

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 Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), 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 5h 38m and costs €120 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 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 Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Forbach(F) station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Forbach?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Forbach is 502 km. It takes approximately 4h 48m to drive from Lyon to Forbach.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Forbach?

There are 262+ hotels available in Forbach.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Lyon to Forbach by train, bus, car, or plane

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 Forbach(F)train 84
5h 38m
€120–280
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Saarbrücken bus stationbus N235
9h 1m
€35–65
Drive 501.8 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Forbachcar 501.8 km
4h 48m
€77–111
Fly to Strasbourg International Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane LYS - SXB
2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Forbach(F)train
5h 53m
€130–304
Fly to Luxembourg, bus
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane LYS - LUX
2. Take the bus from Kirchberg, Gare routière Luxexpo to Merzig, Bahnhofbus
8h 57m
€105–325

Lyon to Forbach by train

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Distance: 622.1 km
Duration: 5h 38m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Forbach(F) once a week. Tickets cost €120–280 and the journey takes 5h 38m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Saarbrücken bus station twice daily. Tickets cost €35–65 and the journey takes 7h 20m.

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