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Green Vault
One of the world’s richest treasure museums, displaying dazzling jewels, goldwork, and ceremonial masterpieces of Saxon rulers.
Cheapest price on Oct 22
€34
Average ticket price on Oct 22
€38
Fastest journey on Oct 22
6 h 10 m
Average journey duration on Oct 22
6 h 35 m
Buses on Oct 22
7
Distance
372 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Dresden is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Dresden will cost around €38 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €34.
On Thu, Oct 22, we found 7 buses from Frankfurt am Main to Dresden, including 7 direct services.
On Thu, Oct 22 the direct buses cover the 372 km distance in an average of 6 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 10 m .
On Thu, Oct 22 the slowest buses will take 7 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBusBuses from Frankfurt am Main to Dresden run on average 8 times per day, taking around 7h 1m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €20 but you can travel from only €7 by train.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:20, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 231 miles (372 km) distance in 6h 10m.
Distance 231 miles (372 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price €20 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 6h 10m |
First bus 12:20 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Best time to book 84 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Frankfurt am Main to Dresden.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:58AM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 7h12 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €53 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price €44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 12h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €89 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 11h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 10h26 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €46 |
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main to Dresden buses for today, Wednesday, October 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:15 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 9h00 | 5:15 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:30 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 8h45 | 5:15 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:40 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 12h15 | 8:55 AM Dresden, Neustadt Exit | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:40 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 12h30 | 9:10 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 11h40 | 8:55 AM Dresden, Neustadt Exit | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 11h55 | 9:10 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 10h55 | 10:25 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:59 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 10h26 | 10:25 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus | 1:15 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 6h35 | 7:50 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:40 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 6h10 | 7:50 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:05 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 6h15 | 12:20 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:05 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 7h15 | 4:20 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:30 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 6h50 | 4:20 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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One of the world’s richest treasure museums, displaying dazzling jewels, goldwork, and ceremonial masterpieces of Saxon rulers.
Major Old Masters gallery with Raphael’s Sistine Madonna and superb European painting in the restored Zwinger complex.
Important porcelain collection presenting Asian and Meissen works. A concise stop for design, craftsmanship, and court luxury.
Baroque palace courtyard framed by Semperoper, Zwinger, and cathedral. It is Dresden’s ceremonial heart and a classic first stop.
Historic square around Frauenkirche with museums, terraces, and cafés nearby. A key base for exploring Dresden’s rebuilt center.
Open riverside meadows along the Elbe with superb skyline views. Ideal for picnics, cycling, and classic postcard panoramas.
A rich layered sheet cake baked on a spit with butter, eggs and marzipan. It is a classic Saxon festive specialty strongly associated with Dresden.
Dresden’s famous fruit bread made with raisins, candied peel, butter and icing sugar. Protected as Original Dresdner Christstollen and central to Christmas tradition.
Small fried dough pastries, often filled with fruit jam and dusted with sugar. A traditional Saxon sweet commonly enjoyed at fairs and festive times.
Acclaimed fine-dining restaurant with modern tasting menus and polished service, suited for a special culinary evening in Dresden.
Historic vaulted restaurant serving Saxon classics and local beer in a grand old-town setting near the Frauenkirche.
Traditional brewery pub pouring unfiltered house beer with hearty Saxon dishes. Lively, casual atmosphere in the historic centre.
Moderate for Germany: hotels, meals, and transit are usually a bit cheaper than Munich or Frankfurt, but central tourist areas cost more.
Service is not usually included. Round up or tip 5-10% in restaurants, round up taxi fares, and leave small change in cafés.
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Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) -> Altmarkt, Dresden
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Most Frankfurt am Main to Dresden buses use the Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) to Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) station pair, with some services arriving at Dresden, Neustadt Exit. Use this guide to compare Frankfurt am Main and Dresden bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) is 10 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: McDonald's (in the station), Hausmann's (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located throughout the terminal, offering various banking services.
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36).
Available at Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36): Elevators, ramps, assistance.
Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) is 1 km from Dresden city centre. Public transport options include:
Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Hauptbahnhof (in the station), Restaurant Alte Meister (0.5 km), Vapiano Dresden (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the shopping area.
Ticket office support is available at Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof).
Available at Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof): Elevators, ramps.
Dresden, Neustadt Exit is 1 km from Dresden city centre. Public transport options include:
Dresden, Neustadt Exit has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Dresden, Neustadt Exit. ATMs are available at Dresden, Neustadt Exit.
Ticket office support is available at Dresden, Neustadt Exit.
Available at Dresden, Neustadt Exit: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dresden, Neustadt Exit: Ramp access available for wheelchairs.
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