How to get from Dresden to Frankfurt
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Dresden to Frankfurt by price and travel time.
- 371 km as the crow flies
- 14 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 24 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Dresden to Frankfurt: bus. The two cities are about 371 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 24 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
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371 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €10Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 4h 26mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €21Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 6h 10mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€10Omio catalogue, Oct 204h 26m · directSee Train details
- Bus€21Omio catalogue, Oct 206h 10m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Dresden to Frankfurt: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Dresden central → Frankfurt centralbus
FlixBus·6h 10m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Dresden to Frankfurt
FlixBus runs 14 scheduled departures a day, the first at 06:15 and the last at 23:00.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 14 | 06:15 | 23:00 |
| Deutsche Bahntrain | 7 | 06:11 | 18:11 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 06:15
- 07:15
- 08:15
- 08:25
- 09:25
- 10:25
- 16:00
- 17:00
- 18:00
- 21:00
- 21:59
- 22:00
- 22:59
- 23:00
All departuresDeutsche Bahn
- 06:11
- 08:11
- 10:11
- 12:11
- 14:11
- 16:11
- 18:11
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Dresden to Frankfurt works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Dresden central to Frankfurt central, about 6h 10m. In total it's roughly €25 over 6h 10m, direct, no transfers.
Dresden to Frankfurt: common questions
When is the first bus from Dresden to Frankfurt?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 06:15 and the last at 23:00, from Dresden central, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Dresden to Frankfurt?
14 a day with FlixBus, between 06:15 and 23:00.
Which station does the bus from Dresden to Frankfurt leave from?
Dresden central with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
When is the first train from Dresden to Frankfurt?
The first train with Deutsche Bahn leaves at 06:11 and the last at 18:11, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Dresden to Frankfurt?
7 a day with Deutsche Bahn, between 06:11 and 18:11.
How far is Frankfurt from Dresden?
About 371 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Dresden to Frankfurt?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn.
What is the cheapest way to get from Dresden to Frankfurt?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 24 Sep 2026