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

The cheapest way to get from Forbach to Dresden is to bus which costs €50 - €85 and takes 11h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forbach to Dresden is to train and fly which takes 5h 25m and costs €160 - €450.

Is there a direct bus between Forbach and Dresden?

No, there is no direct bus from Forbach to Dresden station. However, there are services departing from Bahnhof, Forbach and arriving at Dresden central station via Calypso am Schanzenberg, Saarbrücken and Saarbrücken bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Forbach and Dresden?

No, there is no direct train from Forbach to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Forbach and arriving at Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Saarbruecken Hbf, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.

How far is it from Forbach to Dresden?

The distance between Forbach and Dresden is 707 km. The road distance is 639.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Forbach to Dresden without a car is to train via Erfurt which takes 8h 34m and costs €120 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 8h 34m to get from Forbach to Dresden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forbach to Dresden bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Forbach to Dresden train from?

Forbach to Dresden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Saarbruecken Hbf station.

Train or bus from Forbach to Dresden?

The best way to get from Forbach to Dresden is to train via Erfurt which takes 8h 34m and costs €120 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €85 and takes 11h 22m.

Where does the Forbach to Dresden bus arrive?

Forbach to Dresden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dresden central station.

Where does the Forbach to Dresden train arrive?

Forbach to Dresden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim Hbf station.

Can I drive from Forbach to Dresden?

Yes, the driving distance between Forbach to Dresden is 639 km. It takes approximately 5h 28m to drive from Forbach to Dresden.

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

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Forbach to Dresden - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Forbach to Dresden by train (TGV), bus, train, night train, car, or plane

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Train via Erfurt
best
1. Take the train from Saarbruecken Hbf to Mannheim Hbftrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Erfurt Hbftrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 50 / ...
8h 34m
€124–547
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Dresden central stationbus 220 / ...
11h 22m
€50–85
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Ludwigshafen, Mittetrain Re1
2. Take the nighttrain from Mannheim Hbf to Dresden Hbfnighttrain En
11h 13m
€136–250
Drive 639.2 km
1. Drive from Forbach to Dresdencar 639.2 km
5h 28m
€99–143
Train
1. Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Frankfurttrain Re3
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 50 / ...
9h 15m
€122–547
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Dresden Airport
1. Take the train from Saarbruecken Hbf to Mannheim Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane FRA - DRS
5h 25m
€164–448
Train, train to Luxembourg, fly to Dresden Airport
1. Take the train from Forbach to Metz Villetrain
2. Take the train from Metz Ville to Luxembourgtrain
3. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane LUX - DRS
8h
€109–439
Fly Saarbrücken Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Saarbrücken Airport (SCN) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane SCN - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain
6h 28m
€161–427

Forbach to Dresden by train

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8h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 707 km
Duration: 8h 34m

What companies run services between Forbach, France and Dresden, Germany?

You can take a train from Forbach to Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Saarbruecken Hbf, Mannheim Hbf, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, and Erfurt Hbf in around 8h 34m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Dresden central station twice daily. Tickets cost €50–85 and the journey takes 9h 40m.

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