How to travel from Dresden to Frankfurt am Main

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Travel Information from Dresden to Frankfurt am Main

distanceDistance230 miles (371 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight
priceTicket price range$32 - $114
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $32 (€27) • 5 h 59 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $114 (€99) • 1 h 5 min
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixBus, Lufthansa or Deutsche Bahn

Take a train, bus or flight to travel 230 miles (371 km) to Frankfurt am Main from Dresden. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus, Lufthansa or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Dresden to Frankfurt am Main.

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from Dresden to Frankfurt am Main

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

Our recommendation
bus

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

FlixBus
10:10AM6h55
Dresden, Hauptbahnhof
05:05PMFrankfurt am Main
$431One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus
10:40AM8h52
Dresden, Hauptbahnhof
07:32PMFrankfurt South station
$401One-way
1 transfer
Fastest
Lufthansa
05:55AM1h05
Dresden Airport (DRS)
07:00AMFrankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
$4341One-way
0 transfers
Other options
FlixTrain
10:55AM8h37
Dresden, Bf Neustadt
07:32PMFrankfurt South station
$411One-way
1 transfer
FlixTrain
04:05AM7h28
Dresden, Hauptbahnhof
11:33AMFrankfurt South station
$411One-way
1 transfer
FlixTrain
03:20AM8h13
Dresden, Bf Neustadt
11:33AMFrankfurt South station
$411One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus
10:10AM7h25
Dresden, Hauptbahnhof
05:35PMFrankfurt, Flughafen Terminal 2
$431One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
07:00AM7h20
Dresden, Hauptbahnhof
02:20PMFrankfurt am Main
$461One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
07:00AM7h55
Dresden, Hauptbahnhof
02:55PMFrankfurt, Flughafen Terminal 2
$461One-way
0 transfers
Cityjet
10:30AM1h05
Dresden Airport (DRS)
11:35AMFrankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
$5051One-way
0 transfers
Lufthansa Cityline
09:45AM3h15
Dresden Airport (DRS)
01:00PMFrankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
$5121One-way
1 transfer
Lufthansa Cityline
01:15PM2h45
Dresden Airport (DRS)
04:00PMFrankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
$5121One-way
1 transfer

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Find the best journey to Frankfurt am Main from Dresden with Omio's travel partners BlaBlaCar Bus, Lufthansa and Deutsche Bahn! You'll find the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most popular trip for you.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main provider of travel services and makes on average about 40,000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of travel includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Dresden to Frankfurt am Main travel.

    BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS) is a popular French travel company from France operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe and connecting over 300 destinations. It is a subsidiary of the French carpooling service, BlaBlaCar. Standard amenities on BlaBlaCar Bus include toilets, air conditioning, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long travel journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. There is also free Wi-Fi available on select routes. The only ticket type from BlaBlaCar Bus is the Standard ticket, which allows each traveler to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags.

      Germany's largest airline is Lufthansa. Fly from Dresden to Frankfurt am Main and book your most convinient travel ticket from Lufthansa's many ticket options including: Economy Light, Economy Classic, Economy Flex, Business Class and First Class.

        FAQs: Travel from Dresden to Frankfurt am Main

        FAQs: Travel to Frankfurt am Main 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 Dresden to Frankfurt am Main.
        FAQs

        There are 3 ways to get from Dresden to Frankfurt am Main: train, bus or flight.

        The cheapest way to go to Frankfurt am Main from Dresden is by taking a bus, which costs on average $32 (€27).

        This is compared to other ways of getting from Dresden to Frankfurt am Main:

        Taking a bus costs $82 (€71) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $114 (€99).

        Taking a bus costs $9 (€7) less than taking a train, which costs on average $40 (€35) for the same trip.

        The quickest way to travel from Dresden to Frankfurt am Main is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 5 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

        Bus takes 5 h 59 min on average.

        Train takes on average 4 h 26 min.

        The Dresden to Frankfurt am Main distance is around 230 miles (371 km).

        The average frequency per day from Dresden to Frankfurt am Main is:

        • 10 trains a day.

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

        These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Dresden to Frankfurt am Main:

        • Buses mostly leave from Dresden and tend to arrive in Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36).
        • Flights mostly depart from Dresden Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.

        The following travel companies offer services from Dresden to Frankfurt am Main:

        • FlixBus, BlaBlaCar or BlaBlaCar Bus can take you to Frankfurt am Main by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for FlixBus from Dresden to Frankfurt am Main for $32 (€27).
        • Travel with Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline (2), Air Dolomiti or CityJet to go to Frankfurt am Main by plane. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Lufthansa Cityline (2) Dresden to Frankfurt am Main tickets on Omio for $114 (€99).
        • Travel with Deutsche Bahn or ÖBB | Euro City (EC) for trains to Frankfurt am Main. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Deutsche Bahn Dresden to Frankfurt am Main tickets on Omio for $46 (€40).

        Yes, there are direct services available from Dresden to Frankfurt am Main with the following travel companies:

        • 10 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn or ÖBB | Euro City (EC).

        Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Frankfurt am Main as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Dresden to Frankfurt am Main.

        Many of our customers who book a trip from Dresden to Frankfurt am Main often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, Munich or Cologne. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Dresden and Frankfurt am Main itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Frankfurt am Main and any of these top destinations today!
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