How to travel from Mainz to Dresden

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Mainz to Dresden

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mainz to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, and a flight costs an average of $170.

Distance: 251 miles (404 km)

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Driving

$116

Average price

$45

Average price

Cheapest

$283

Average price

$91

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

5h 34m

Average total duration

5h 4m

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30m

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6h 36m

Average total duration

6h 6m

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30m

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4h 3m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 3m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

5h 7m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.4 - 1.0kg

CO2 emissions

1.2 - 2.4kg

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FlixBus

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Lufthansa

Most popular airline

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Mainz to Dresden is a bus with an average price of $45 (€36).

This is compared to other travel options from Mainz to Dresden:

A bus is $71 (€57) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mainz to Dresden costing on average $116 (€93).

A bus is $238 (€191) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mainz to Dresden costing on average $283 (€227).

The fastest way to travel from Mainz to Dresden is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 3m.

Other travel options to Dresden take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 4m.

Bus takes on average 6h 6m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Mainz and Dresden including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Mainz to Dresden among Omio's users.

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from Mainz to Dresden

How to get from Mainz to Dresden by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:00 PM12h55
    Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz)
    8:55 AMDresden, Neustadt Exit
    $641One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:00 PM12h55
    Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz)
    8:55 AMDresden, Neustadt Exit
    $641One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH66
    5:05 PM1h00
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    6:05 PMDresden Airport
    $1851One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche Bahn29511 · ICE 690 · IC 2441
    11:10 AM5h28
    Mainz Hbf
    4:38 PMDresden Hbf
    $1721One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn29507 · ICE 692 · IC 2443
    9:10 AM5h28
    Mainz Hbf
    2:38 PMDresden Hbf
    $1721One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnS8 · ICE 1557
    8:02 AM5h41
    Mainz Hbf
    1:43 PMDresden Hbf
    $2531One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:00 PM13h10
    Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz)
    9:10 AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    $641One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:00 PM13h15
    Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz)
    5:15 AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    $641One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:10 AM13h30
    Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz)
    8:40 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    $701One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH62
    9:20 AM1h00
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    10:20 AMDresden Airport
    $1851One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH68
    10:15 PM1h00
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    11:15 PMDresden Airport
    $1851One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH64
    1:25 PM1h00
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    2:25 PMDresden Airport
    $1851One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Mainz to Dresden

Travel to Dresden 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 Mainz to Dresden.

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There are 3 options to travel between Mainz and Dresden including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Mainz to Dresden is a bus with an average price of $45 (€36).

This is compared to other travel options from Mainz to Dresden:

A bus is $71 (€57) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mainz to Dresden costing on average $116 (€93).

A bus is $238 (€191) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mainz to Dresden costing on average $283 (€227).

The fastest way to travel from Mainz to Dresden is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 3m.

Other travel options to Dresden take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 4m.

Bus takes on average 6h 6m.

The distance from Mainz to Dresden is approximately 251 miles (404 km).
The average frequency per day from Mainz to Dresden is:
  • Around 12 flights per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Mainz and Dresden as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Mainz to Dresden:
  • Trains mostly depart from Mainz Hbf and arrive in Dresden Hbf.
  • Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Dresden Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz) and arrive in Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Mainz to Dresden, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Dresden by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa to go to Dresden by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Mainzer Mobilität to go to Dresden by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Mainz to Dresden with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
  • 4 direct flights per day with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa.
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Mainz to Dresden often also extend their vacation to go to Prague, Berlin, Munich, Vienna, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Dresden and these popular destinations at a great price.

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