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 4h 59m and costs €160 - €430.

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 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 Frankfurt and Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.

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 7h 46m and costs €120 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 7h 46m 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 station.

Train or bus from Forbach to Dresden?

The best way to get from Forbach to Dresden is to train via Erfurt which takes 7h 46m and costs €120 - €450. 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 Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station.

Can I drive from Forbach to Dresden?

Yes, the driving distance between Forbach to Dresden is 639 km. It takes approximately 5h 27m to drive from Forbach to Dresden.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Dresden?

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

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

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Train via Erfurt
best
1. Take the train from Forbach to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbftrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 50 / ...
7h 46m
€125–445
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Dresden central stationbus 220 / ...
11h 22m
€50–85
Drive 639.2 km
1. Drive from Forbach to Dresdencar 639.2 km
5h 27m
€101–145
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Dresden Airport
1. Take the train from Forbach to Mannheim Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane FRA - DRS
4h 59m
€166–427
Train
1. Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 15
8h 25m
€132–446
Train #2
1. Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Frankfurttrain Re3
2. Take the train from Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf to Dresden Hbftrain 235
12h 35m
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 34m
€194–460
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
€162–486

Forbach to Dresden by train

42Weekly Trains

7h 46mAverage Duration

€125Cheapest Price

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Distance: 707 km
Duration: 7h 46m

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

You can take a train from Forbach to Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Frankfurt, and Erfurt Hbf in around 7h 46m. 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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