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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Dresden Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport
Cheapest price on Sep 15
$22
Average ticket price on Sep 15
$54
Fastest journey on Sep 15
4 h 35 m
Average journey duration on Sep 15
4 h 41 m
Trains on Sep 15
26
Distance
381 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dresden Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dresden Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport will cost around $54 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.
On Tue, Sep 15, we found 26 trains from Dresden Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport, including 5 direct services.
On Tue, Sep 15 the direct trains cover the 381 km distance in an average of 4 h 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 35 m .
On Tue, Sep 15 the slowest trains will take 4 h 45 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.
IC 2448 · ICE 697 · S97:22 PM4h52Dresden Hbf12:14 AMFrankfurt am Main Flughafen$221One-way2 transfers- 16534 · ICE 6999:12 PM5h27Dresden Hbf2:39 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station$341One-way1 transfer
- ICE 1746 · ICE 7978:44 AM5h08Dresden Hbf1:52 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station$371One-way1 transfer
- ICE 1552 · S86:11 PM4h48Dresden Hbf10:59 PMFrankfurt am Main Flughafen$411One-way1 transfer
- ICE 1552 · ICE 677+
243746:11 PM4h55Dresden Hbf11:06 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station$411One-way2 transfers
- ICE 1746 · ICE 837 · ICE 7228:44 AM4h35Dresden Hbf1:19 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station$541One-way2 transfers
- ICE 1746 · ICE 837 · 42588:44 AM4h38Dresden Hbf1:22 PMFrankfurt am Main Flughafen$681One-way2 transfers
- IC 2442 · ICE 691 · 292661:22 PM4h43Dresden Hbf6:05 PMFrankfurt am Main Flughafen$681One-way2 transfers
- ICE 16528:11 AM4h45Dresden Hbf12:56 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station$541One-way0 transfers
- ICE 165010:11 AM4h45Dresden Hbf2:56 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station$441One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Dresden Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dresden Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $43 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 30m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $43, while a flight costs an average of $388.
Distance: 236 miles (381 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$121 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest | $388 Average price | $85 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 27m Average total duration 4h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 37m Average total duration 7h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Dresden Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport:
A bus is $78 (€63) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport costing on average $121 (€98).
A bus is $345 (€281) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport costing on average $388 (€316).
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 57m.
Bus takes on average 7h 7m.
Tickets start at around $121 (€98) compared to roughly $85 (€69) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-35.46 (€-28.85). The journey takes 4h 57m versus 4h 16m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Dresden Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Dresden Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, September 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICE 1652 | On time 8:11 AM Dresden Hbf | 4h45 | 12:56 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 1652 · S8 | On time 8:11 AM Dresden Hbf | 4h48 | 12:59 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1746 · ICE 797 | On time 8:44 AM Dresden Hbf | 5h08 | 1:52 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1746 · ICE 837 · ICE 722 | On time 8:44 AM Dresden Hbf | 4h35 | 1:19 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 1746 · ICE 837 · 4258 | 8:44 AM Dresden Hbf | 4h38 | 1:22 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
| IC 2048 · ICE 597 · ICE 720 | On time 9:22 AM Dresden Hbf | 4h57 | 2:19 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 transfers | |
| IC 2048 · ICE 597 · S9 | On time 9:22 AM Dresden Hbf | 4h52 | 2:14 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 1650 | On time 10:11 AM Dresden Hbf | 4h45 | 2:56 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 1650 · S8 | On time 10:11 AM Dresden Hbf | 4h48 | 2:59 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
| IC 2440 · ICE 599 · S8 | On time 11:22 AM Dresden Hbf | 4h46 | 4:08 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
| IC 2440 · ICE 599 · ICE 626 | On time 11:22 AM Dresden Hbf | 4h57 | 4:19 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 1558 · S8 | On time 12:11 PM Dresden Hbf | 4h48 | 4:59 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1558 | On time 12:11 PM Dresden Hbf | 4h45 | 4:56 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 2442 · ICE 691 · ICE 622 | On time 1:22 PM Dresden Hbf | 4h57 | 6:19 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 transfers | |
| IC 2442 · ICE 691 · 29266 | On time 1:22 PM Dresden Hbf | 4h43 | 6:05 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 1556 | On time 2:11 PM Dresden Hbf | 4h45 | 6:56 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 1556 · S8 | On time 2:11 PM Dresden Hbf | 4h48 | 6:59 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
| IC 2444 · ICE 693 · ICE 528 | On time 3:22 PM Dresden Hbf | 4h57 | 8:19 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 transfers | |
| IC 2444 · ICE 693 · S9 | On time 3:22 PM Dresden Hbf | 4h52 | 8:14 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 1554 | 4:11 PM Dresden Hbf | 4h45 | 8:56 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 1554 · S8 | On time 4:11 PM Dresden Hbf | 4h48 | 8:59 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
| IC 2446 · ICE 695 · S9 | On time 5:22 PM Dresden Hbf | 4h52 | 10:14 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 1552 · ICE 677+24374 | On time 6:11 PM Dresden Hbf | 4h55 | 11:06 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 1552 · S8 | On time 6:11 PM Dresden Hbf | 4h48 | 10:59 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
| IC 2448 · ICE 697 · S9 | On time 7:22 PM Dresden Hbf | 4h52 | 12:14 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Dresden Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport
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Trains from Dresden Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport run on average 10 times per day, taking around 4h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:11, the last at 23:38. The fastest train covers the 236 miles (381 km) distance in 4h 13m.
Distance 236 miles (381 km) |
Average train duration 4h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 4h 13m |
First train 6:11 AM |
Last train 11:38 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Leo Express from Dresden Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport trainsDeutsche Bahn, Leo Express trains will get you between Dresden Hbf and Frankfurt am Main Airport from $12 (€10). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Leo Express
FAQs: Trains from Dresden Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dresden Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Frankfurt am Main Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Dresden Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport
Most Dresden Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport trains use the Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Dresden Hbf and Frankfurt am Main Airport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Dresden Hauptbahnhof from Dresden city centre
Dresden Hauptbahnhof is 1 km from Dresden city centre. Public transport options include:
Dresden Hauptbahnhof train station facilities and services
Dresden Hauptbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, asiagourmet, dean&david, Hot Dog King, Starbucks, Subway, BABA Döner, Marché, backWERK, Ditsch, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Dresden Hauptbahnhof.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Dresden Hauptbahnhof. Information desks are located by Platform 9 in the main concourse.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is there are luggage lockers close to by the waiting room and the stairs leading to Platforms 3/4. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Dresden Hauptbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Dresden Hauptbahnhof: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Dresden Hauptbahnhof: Accessible facilities such as toilets and ramps and additional assistance as needed. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Kipping, Pullman Dresden Newa, IntercityHotel Dresden.
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