Cheapest price
$51
Average price
$115
Fastest journey
4 h 26 m
Average duration
4 h 26 m
Trains per day
34
Distance
372 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dresden to Frankfurt am Main is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dresden to Frankfurt am Main will cost around $115 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $51.
Of the 34 trains that leave Dresden for Frankfurt am Main on Mon, Jul 21, 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jul 21 the direct trains cover the 372 km distance in an average of 4 h 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 26 m .
On Mon, Jul 21 the slowest trains will take 4 h 26 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.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €22. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. 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 €22, and a flight costs an average of €133.
Distance: 230 miles (371 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
---|---|---|
€66 Average price | €37 Average price Cheapest | €231 Average price |
6h 14m Average total duration 5h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 35m Average total duration 6h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:03 AM Dresden Hbf | 8h28 | 3:31 PM Frankfurt South station | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:09 AM Dresden-Neustadt station | 8h22 | 3:31 PM Frankfurt South station | 1 transfer | |
![]() | On time 8:10 AM Dresden Hbf | 4h44 | 12:54 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 8:10 AM Dresden Hbf | 4h26 | 12:36 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 8:45 AM Dresden Hbf | 4h59 | 1:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
![]() | On time 8:45 AM Dresden Hbf | 5h29 | 2:14 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
![]() | On time 10:10 AM Dresden Hbf | 4h26 | 2:36 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 10:10 AM Dresden Hbf | 4h44 | 2:54 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Monday, July 21 | |||||
![]() ![]() | 1:30 AM Dresden, Bf Neustadt | 8h03 | 9:33 AM Frankfurt South station | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:10 AM Dresden Hbf | 4h44 | 10:54 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:10 AM Dresden Hbf | 4h26 | 10:36 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() ![]() | 6:15 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 7h47 | 2:02 PM Frankfurt South station | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | 6:30 AM Dresden, Bf Neustadt | 7h32 | 2:02 PM Frankfurt South station | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:45 AM Dresden Hbf | 4h59 | 11:44 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:45 AM Dresden Hbf | 5h29 | 12:14 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
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Distance 230 miles (371 km) |
Average train duration 5h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $32 (€26) |
Trains per day 16 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 4h 26m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:58 |
You can travel by train to Frankfurt am Main from Dresden with Deutsche Bahn for as low as $31 (€25). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of train services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel.
Dresden to Frankfurt am Main train information with Deutsche Bahn:
Passengers board the train most frequently from Dresden Hbf, which is located around 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Frankfurt am Main Flughafen, located 9.2 miles (14.8 km) away from the city centre.
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