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How to get fromForbach to Biel/Bienneby train (TGV), bus, car, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Forbach to Biel/Bienne by train (TGV), bus, car, or train

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  1. Train via Metz

    best
    1. Take the train from Forbach to Metz Villetrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Metz Ville to Strasbourgtrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain train Ter
    4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Biel/Biennetrain train
    5h 29m
    CHF 70–117

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Bernbus bus FlixBus N506
    8h 48m
    CHF 34–52

  3. Drive  319.4 km

    1. Drive from Forbach to Biel/Biennecar car 319.4 km
    3h 26m
    CHF 54–78

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Sarreguemines to Strasbourgtrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Biel/Biennetrain train
    5h 51m
    CHF 52–91

Forbach to Biel/Bienne by train

Calendar102Weekly Trains
Duration5h 29mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 428.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 29m

What companies run services between Forbach, France and Biel/Bienne, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Forbach to Biel/Bienne via Metz Ville, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 5h 29m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Bern 5 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 27–45 and the journey takes 4h 40m.

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