- Must visit
Städel Museum
Major fine art museum with works from Old Masters to contemporary art; one of Germany’s most important museum collections.
Cheapest price
$37
Average price
$114
Fastest journey
4 h 22 m
Average duration
4 h 22 m
Trains per day
15
Distance
373 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dresden Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf 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 (Main) Hbf will cost around $114 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $37.
Of the 15 trains that leave Dresden Hbf for Frankfurt (Main) Hbf on Wed, Jun 10, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 10 the direct trains cover the 373 km distance in an average of 4 h 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 22 m .
On Wed, Jun 10 the slowest trains will take 4 h 22 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.
16534 · ICE 699
IC 2448 · ICE 697
IC 2044 · ICE 593
ICE 1552
IC 2446 · ICE 695
IC 2442 · ICE 691
IC 2444 · ICE 693
IC 2048 · ICE 597
IC 2440 · ICE 599
IC 2044 · ICE 593Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dresden Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, and a flight costs an average of $163.
Distance: 231 miles (373 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$87 Average price | $40 Average price Cheapest | $283 Average price | $85 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 1m Average total duration 4h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 21m Average total duration 5h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Dresden Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf:
A bus is $47 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf costing on average $87 (€71).
A bus is $243 (€198) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf costing on average $283 (€230).
Other travel options to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 31m.
Bus takes on average 5h 51m.
Tickets start at around $87 (€71) compared to roughly $85 (€69) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-2.52 (€-2.05). The journey takes 4h 31m 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.
The table below shows live departures for Dresden Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf trains for today, Tuesday, June 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 756 | On time 2:11 PM Dresden Hbf | 4h26 | 6:37 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2444 · ICE 693 | On time 3:22 PM Dresden Hbf | 4h22 | 7:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1554 | On time 4:11 PM Dresden Hbf | 4h26 | 8:37 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2446 · ICE 695 | On time 5:22 PM Dresden Hbf | 4h22 | 9:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1552 | On time 6:11 PM Dresden Hbf | 4h26 | 10:37 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2448 · ICE 697 | On time 7:22 PM Dresden Hbf | 4h22 | 11:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
16534 · ICE 699 | On time 9:12 PM Dresden Hbf | 5h26 | 2:38 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
16538 · ICE 905 · ICE 1022 | On time 11:12 PM Dresden Hbf | 8h25 | 7:37 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
16538 · ICE 896 | On time 11:12 PM Dresden Hbf | 9h25 | 8:37 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, June 10 | |||||
IC 2044 · ICE 593 | On time 5:22 AM Dresden Hbf | 4h22 | 9:44 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1654 | On time 6:11 AM Dresden Hbf | 4h26 | 10:37 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2046 · ICE 595 | On time 7:22 AM Dresden Hbf | 4h22 | 11:44 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1652 | On time 8:11 AM Dresden Hbf | 4h26 | 12:37 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2048 · ICE 597 | On time 9:22 AM Dresden Hbf | 4h22 | 1:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1650 | On time 10:11 AM Dresden Hbf | 4h26 | 2:37 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2440 · ICE 599 | On time 11:22 AM Dresden Hbf | 4h22 | 3:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1568 | On time 12:11 PM Dresden Hbf | 4h26 | 4:37 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2442 · ICE 691 | On time 1:22 PM Dresden Hbf | 4h22 | 5:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Dresden Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf run on average 4 times per day, taking around 4h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $34 (€28) but you can travel from only $29 (€24) by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:15, the last at 22:12. The fastest train covers the 231 miles (373 km) distance in 4h 12m.
Distance 231 miles (373 km) |
Average train duration 4h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price $34 (€28) |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 4h 12m |
First train 2:15 AM |
Last train 10:12 PM |
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Prices are high by German standards, especially near the station and city center, but supermarkets and casual eateries help keep daily costs manageable.
Service is usually included, but rounding up is standard. In restaurants, add about 5-10% for good service. Round up taxi fares. Small tips are appreciated in cafés and for hotel staff.
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