What is the cheapest way to get from Vienna to Forst?

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Forst is to bus which costs €28 - €100 and takes 10h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Vienna to Forst?

The fastest way to get from Vienna to Forst is to drive which takes 6h 40m and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct train between Vienna and Forst?

No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Forst. However, there are services departing from Wien Hbf and arriving at Forst(Lausitz) via Doberlug-Kirchhain, Bahnhof and Cottbus Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 41m.

How far is it from Vienna to Forst?

The distance between Vienna and Forst is 652 km. The road distance is 484.5 km.

How do I travel from Vienna to Forst without a car?

The best way to get from Vienna to Forst without a car is to train which takes 9h 41m and costs €90 - €150.

How long does it take to get from Vienna to Forst?

It takes approximately 9h 41m to get from Vienna to Forst, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Forst train from?

Vienna to Forst train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Wien Hbf station.

Train or bus from Vienna to Forst?

The best way to get from Vienna to Forst is to train which takes 9h 41m and costs €90 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €100 and takes 10h 8m.

Where does the Vienna to Forst train arrive?

Vienna to Forst train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Doberlug-Kirchhain station.

Can I drive from Vienna to Forst?

Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Forst is 484 km. It takes approximately 6h 40m to drive from Vienna to Forst.

Where can I stay near Forst?

There are 327+ hotels available in Forst.

Vienna to Forst - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Vienna to Forst by train, bus, night train, 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
best
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Doberlug-KirchhainRj
2. Take the train from Doberlug-Kirchhain, Bahnhof to Cottbus, HauptbahnhofRe10 / ...
9h 41m
€94–144
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Dresden central station060 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Cottbus bus station1306
10h 8m
€29–100
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Wien Hbf to Dresden-NeustadtNj
2. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Cottbus, HauptbahnhofRe18
11h 25m
€75–304
Drive 484.5 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Forst484.5 km
6h 40m
€79–114
Train via Prague
1. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Praha-HolesoviceRe
2. Take the train from Praha-Holesovice to Dresden-NeustadtRj
3. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof
13h 10m
€54–98
Fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)VIE - BER
2. Take the train from S Königs Wusterhausen Bhf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof
7h 5m
€93–253
Fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Dresden Airport (DRS)VIE - DRS
2. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof
9h 33m
€161–424
Fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)VIE - LEJ
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof
8h 10m
€136–353
Fly to Václav Havel Airport Prague, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)VIE - PRG
2. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Dresden-Neustadt
3. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof
10h 2m
€104–286

Vienna to Forst by train

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9h 41mAverage Duration

€94Cheapest Price

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Distance: 651.7 km
Duration: 9h 41m

What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Forst, Brandenburg, Germany?

You can take a train from Wien Hbf to Forst(Lausitz) via Doberlug-Kirchhain, Bahnhof, Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof, and Cottbus Hbf in around 9h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Forst(Lausitz) via Dresden central station, Cottbus bus station, and Cottbus Hbf in around 10h 8m.

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