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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Dresden Hbf | Frankfurt Süd | Cheapest | |||||
| Dresden Hbf | Frankfurt Hbf | Fastest | |||||
Flixbus + Flixtrain | Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße) | Südbahnhof | No tags | |||||
Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regionalbahn | Dresden Hbf | Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West | No tags | |||||
| Dresden Hbf | Frankfurt Hbf | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to travel from Dresden to Frankfurt am Main
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Frankfurt am Main. The journey takes about 4 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just R 408, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Dresden and Frankfurt am Main?
Frankfurt am Main
- AHedderichstraße 51, 60594 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Dresden to Frankfurt am Main by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Dresden to Frankfurt am Main?
The cheapest train tickets from Dresden to Frankfurt am Main start from R 329. The average price for this train route is around R 1 734. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Dresden to Frankfurt am Main?
The average train journey time from Dresden to Frankfurt am Main is 4h 56m, covering a distance of 372 km. The quickest train can get you there in 4h 12m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators serve the Dresden to Frankfurt am Main route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 35 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Dresden to Frankfurt am Main?
The earliest train from Dresden to Frankfurt am Main departs at 06:10. And the latest train departs at 23:15.
Which is the best train operator from Dresden to Frankfurt am Main?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Dresden to Frankfurt am Main?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn EuroCity has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Dresden to Frankfurt am Main?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Dresden to Frankfurt am Main?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, 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.
The cheapest trip from Dresden to Frankfurt am Main was searched and found on 16 Dec 2025 with a price of R 413To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Dresden to Frankfurt am Main as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 413 to R 4 440 for a train ticket from Dresden to Frankfurt am Main based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 413, which is on 2025-12-16.
Usually Deutsche Bahn ICE 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.
