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 €27 - €45 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 53m and costs €35 - €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 31m.

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 31m and costs €50 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 31m 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 31m and costs €50 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €45 and takes 5h 7m, you could also fly, which costs €180 - €950 and takes 5h 27m.

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 53m to drive from Forchheim to Dresden.

Where can I stay near Dresden?

There are 1963+ 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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Erfurt
best
1. Take the train from Bamberg to Erfurt Hbf28 / ...
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhof50 / ...
4h 31m
€50–151
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bamberg train station to Dresden central stationN1222
5h 7m
€27–41
Drive 282.2 km
1. Drive from Forchheim to Dresden282.2 km
2h 53m
€40–58
Fly
1. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Dresden Airport (DRS)NUE - DRS
5h 27m
€189–928
Train
1. Take the train from Bamberg to Hof HbfRe35
2. Take the train from Hof Hbf to Dresden HauptbahnhofRe3
6h 16m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Forchheim to Kronach
2. Take the bus from Kronach, Busbahnhof to Hof Hbf
3. Take the train from Hof Hbf to Dresden HbfRe
7h 19m

Forchheim to Dresden by train

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4h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 386.8 km
Duration: 4h 31m

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 31m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bamberg train station to Dresden central station 4 times a week. Tickets cost €19–30 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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