How to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Dresden

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Frankfurt am Main to Dresden

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, and a flight costs an average of $184.

Distance: 231 miles (372 km)

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Flight

$75

Average price

$48

Average price

Cheapest

$323

Average price

6h 10m

Average total duration

5h 40m

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30m

Additional time*

5h 54m

Average total duration

5h 24m

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30m

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3h 59m

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Fastest

59m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.4 - 0.9kg

CO2 emissions

1.1 - 2.2kg

CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

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Lufthansa

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from Frankfurt am Main to Dresden

How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Dresden by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Dresden is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:30 AM6h50
    Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    4:20 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    $631One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:30 AM6h50
    Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    4:20 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    $631One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH64
    1:25 PM1h00
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    2:25 PMDresden Airport
    $3841One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
    9:28 AM7h57
    Frankfurt South station
    5:25 PMDresden, Neustadt Exit
    $1041One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
    9:28 AM8h12
    Frankfurt South station
    5:40 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    $1041One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
    1:29 PM8h11
    Frankfurt South station
    9:40 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    $1641One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:05 AM7h15
    Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    4:20 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    $641One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:05 AM6h15
    Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    12:20 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    $681One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:40 AM6h10
    Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    7:50 AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    $831One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH66
    5:05 PM1h00
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    6:05 PMDresden Airport
    $3841One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH114+Lufthansa CitylineLH2128
    4:15 PM2h55
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    7:10 PMDresden Airport
    $4701One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH112+Lufthansa CitylineLH2128
    3:15 PM3h55
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    7:10 PMDresden Airport
    $4701One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Frankfurt am Main to Dresden

Travel to Dresden easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Frankfurt am Main to Dresden.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Dresden including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Dresden is a train with an average price of $27 (€22).

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Dresden:

A train is $0.05 (€0.04) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Frankfurt am Main to Dresden costing on average $27 (€22).

A train is $157 (€127) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Dresden costing on average $184 (€149).

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Dresden is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 5m.

Other travel options to Dresden take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 10m.

Train takes on average 4h 19m.

The distance from Frankfurt am Main to Dresden is approximately 231 miles (372 km).
The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Dresden is:
  • Around 16 trains per day.
  • Around 13 buses per day.
  • Around 6 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Frankfurt am Main and Dresden as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Frankfurt am Main to Dresden:
  • Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Dresden Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and arrive in Dresden Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) and arrive in Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Frankfurt am Main to Dresden, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, ÖBB to go to Dresden by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Dolomiti, Cityjet to go to Dresden by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Dresden by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Frankfurt am Main to Dresden with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB.
  • 4 direct flights per day with Lufthansa Cityline, Air Dolomiti, Cityjet.
  • 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Frankfurt am Main to Dresden often also extend their vacation to go to Prague, Berlin, Munich, Vienna, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Dresden and these popular destinations at a great price.
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