How much does a train ticket cost from Frankfurt am Main to Dresden?

The cheapest train tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Dresden start from £17. The average price for this train route is around £67. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Frankfurt am Main to Dresden?

The average train journey time from Frankfurt am Main to Dresden is 4h 42m, covering a distance of 232 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 4h 15m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE .

Which train operators serve the Frankfurt am Main to Dresden route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 45 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE , Deutsche Bahn , FlixTrain , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Frankfurt am Main to Dresden?

The earliest train from Frankfurt am Main to Dresden departs at 06:00. And the latest train departs at 23:55.

Which is the best train operator from Frankfurt am Main to Dresden?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE , with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Frankfurt am Main to Dresden?

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.

Which train operator has the most punctual service from Frankfurt am Main to Dresden?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Frankfurt am Main to Dresden?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Train Frankfurt am Main to Dresden from £19 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Frankfurt am Main to Dresden on 27 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express	Train	20:20	Frankfurt Süd	9h 13m	05:33	Dresden Hbf	Cheapest
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity	Train	10:20	Frankfurt Süd	4h 19m	14:39	Dresden Hbf	Fastest
S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity	Train	07:55	Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West	4h 45m	12:40	Dresden Hbf	No tags
	Train	07:18	Frankfurt Hbf	4h 22m	11:40	Dresden Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity	Train	07:55	Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West	4h 45m	12:40	Dresden Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Frankfurt am Main to Dresden on 28 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express	Train	20:20	Frankfurt Süd	9h 13m	05:33	Dresden Hbf	Cheapest
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity	Train	10:20	Frankfurt Süd	4h 19m	14:39	Dresden Hbf	Fastest
S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity	Train	07:55	Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West	4h 45m	12:40	Dresden Hbf	No tags
	Train	11:02	Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West	4h 38m	15:40	Dresden Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity	Train	07:55	Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West	4h 45m	12:40	Dresden Hbf	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Dresden

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Dresden. The journey takes about 4 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just £17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9carpool per day

4h 40mAverage duration

231 milesDistance

16kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£21 - £93	Average duration7h 20m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£17 - £202	Average duration4h 42m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£17 - £44	Average duration4h 40m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Frankfurt am Main and Dresden?

Frankfurt am Main

A
Südbahnhof
Hedderichstraße 51, 60594 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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B
Frankfurt Airport
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Dresden

A
Neustadt
Hansastraße 4, 01097 Dresden, Germany
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Train Companies

Deutsche Bahn ICE

4/510 reviews

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness5

Deutsche Bahn

4/56 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.4

WiFi3.4

FlixTrain

3/516 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness4

WiFi1.3

FlixBus

3.5/511,454 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

DE train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Deutsche Bahn, Renfe, Deutsche Bahn ICE, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Frankfurt am Main to Dresden by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Frankfurt am Main to Dresden?
The cheapest train tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Dresden start from £17. The average price for this train route is around £67. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Frankfurt am Main to Dresden?
The average train journey time from Frankfurt am Main to Dresden is 4h 42m, covering a distance of 232 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 4h 15m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators serve the Frankfurt am Main to Dresden route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 45 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Frankfurt am Main to Dresden?
The earliest train from Frankfurt am Main to Dresden departs at 06:00. And the latest train departs at 23:55.
Which is the best train operator from Frankfurt am Main to Dresden?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Frankfurt am Main to Dresden?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Frankfurt am Main to Dresden?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Frankfurt am Main to Dresden?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

25/11

£83

26/11

£83

Today

£98

28/11

£107

29/11

£23

30/11

£61

01/12

£37

02/12

£33

The cheapest trip from Frankfurt am Main to Dresden was searched and found on 29 Nov 2025 with a price of £23

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Dresden as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £23 to £159 for a train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Dresden based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £23, which is on 2025-11-29.

Usually Deutsche Bahn will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.