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

The cheapest way to get from Forchheim to Dresden is to bus which costs €30 - €65 and takes 5h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forchheim to Dresden is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct train between Forchheim and Dresden?

No, there is no direct train from Forchheim to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Forchheim and arriving at Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Bamberg and Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

How far is it from Forchheim to Dresden?

The distance between Forchheim and Dresden is 387 km. The road distance is 282.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Forchheim to Dresden without a car is to train via Erfurt which takes 4h 35m and costs €45 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Forchheim to Dresden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forchheim to Dresden train from?

Forchheim to Dresden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Bamberg station.

Train, bus or fly from Forchheim to Dresden?

The best way to get from Forchheim to Dresden is to train via Erfurt which takes 4h 35m and costs €45 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 5h 7m, you could also fly, which costs €170 - €460 and takes 5h 28m.

Where does the Forchheim to Dresden train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Forchheim to Dresden?

Yes, the driving distance between Forchheim to Dresden is 282 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Forchheim to Dresden.

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

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Where can I stay near Dresden?

There are 1971+ hotels available in Dresden.

Forchheim to Dresden - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Forchheim to Dresden by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Erfurt
best
1. Take the train from Bamberg to Erfurt Hbftrain 28 / ...
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 50 / ...
4h 35m
€47–161
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bamberg train station to Dresden central stationbus N1222
5h 7m
€30–61
Drive 282.2 km
1. Drive from Forchheim to Dresdencar 282.2 km
2h 55m
€40–58
Fly
1. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane NUE - DRS
5h 28m
€179–458
Train
1. Take the train from Bamberg to Hof Hbftrain Re35
2. Take the train from Hof Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain Re3
6h 18m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Forchheim to Kronachtrain
2. Take the bus from Kronach, Busbahnhof to Hof Hbfbus
3. Take the train from Hof Hbf to Dresden Hbftrain Re
7h 20m

Forchheim to Dresden by train

72Weekly Trains

4h 35mAverage Duration

€47Cheapest Price

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Distance: 386.8 km
Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Forchheim, Bavaria, Germany and Dresden, Germany?

You can take a train from Forchheim to Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Bamberg and Erfurt Hbf in around 4h 35m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bamberg train station to Dresden central station 4 times a week. Tickets cost €22–50 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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