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 €30 - €55 and takes 11h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forbach to Dresden is to drive which takes 5h 24m and costs €95 - €150.

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 Messegelände, Saarbrücken and Saarbrücken bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 23m.

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(F) and arriving at Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.

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 Frankfurt am Main which takes 7h 40m and costs €70 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 7h 40m 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 Forbach(F) station.

Train or bus from Forbach to Dresden?

The best way to get from Forbach to Dresden is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 7h 40m and costs €70 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 11h 23m.

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 Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Forbach to Dresden?

Yes, the driving distance between Forbach to Dresden is 639 km. It takes approximately 5h 24m to drive from Forbach to Dresden.

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

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Where can I stay near Dresden?

There are 1976+ hotels available in Dresden.

Forbach to Dresden - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Forbach to Dresden by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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Train via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Forbach(F) to Frankfurt82
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Dresden Hauptbahnhof50
7h 40m
€72–195
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Dresden central station220 / ...
11h 23m
€30–55
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Mainz, HauptbahnhofRe3
2. Take the night train from Mainz Hbf to Dresden HbfEn
10h 56m
€124–181
Drive 639.2 km
1. Drive from Forbach to Dresden639.2 km
5h 24m
€99–143
Train
1. Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhof50
8h 23m
€61–190
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Dresden Airport
1. Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dresden Airport (DRS)FRA - DRS
5h 31m
€175–395
Train, train to Luxembourg, fly to Dresden Airport
1. Take the train from Forbach to Metz Ville
2. Take the train from Metz Ville to Luxembourg
3. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Dresden Airport (DRS)LUX - DRS
8h 14m
€152–436
Fly Saarbrücken Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Saarbrücken Airport (SCN) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)SCN - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Dresden Hauptbahnhof
6h 34m
€190–460
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)FRA - LEJ
4. Take the train from Leipzig/Halle Flughafen to Dresden Hauptbahnhof
7h 32m
€136–325

Forbach to Dresden by train

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7h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 706.9 km
Duration: 7h 40m

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

You can take a train from Forbach(F) to Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Frankfurt in around 7h 40m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Dresden central station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 9h 40m.

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