The cheapest and fastest trains from Frankfurt am Main to Dresden
Cheapest price
$105
Average price
$145
Fastest journey
4 h 19 m
Average duration
4 h 20 m
Trains per day
18
Distance
372 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Dresden is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Dresden will cost around $145 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $105.
Of the 18 trains that leave Frankfurt am Main for Dresden every day 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 372 km distance in an average of 4 h 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 19 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
ICE 794 · IC 2047
ICE 794 · IC 2047
ICE 992 · IC 2443
ICE 798 · IC 2441
ICE 994 · IC 2445
ICE 992 · IC 2443
ICE 798 · IC 2441
ICE 794 · IC 2047
ICE 994 · IC 2445
ICE 796 · IC 2049Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Frankfurt am Main to Dresden
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $32, and a flight costs an average of $180.
Distance: 372 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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$106 Average Price | $48 Average Price Cheapest | $348 Average Price |
5h 35m Average total duration 5h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 35m Average total duration 6h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration Fastest 59m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Frankfurt am Main to Dresden train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 994 · IC 2445 | On time 7:09 am Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h31 | 11:40 am Dresden Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 994 · IC 2445 | On time 7:20 am Frankfurt South station | 4h20 | 11:40 am Dresden Hbf | 1 change | |
RB 29247 · ICE 1557 | On time 7:51 am Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 4h49 | 12:40 pm Dresden Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1557 | On time 8:18 am Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h22 | 12:40 pm Dresden Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 992 · IC 2443 | On time 9:09 am Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h30 | 1:39 pm Dresden Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 992 · IC 2443 | On time 9:20 am Frankfurt South station | 4h19 | 1:39 pm Dresden Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1559 | On time 10:02 am Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h38 | 2:40 pm Dresden Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1559 | On time 10:18 am Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h22 | 2:40 pm Dresden Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 798 · IC 2441 | On time 11:09 am Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h30 | 3:39 pm Dresden Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 798 · IC 2441 | On time 11:20 am Frankfurt South station | 4h19 | 3:39 pm Dresden Hbf | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Frankfurt am Main to Dresden
Distance 372 km |
Average train duration 5h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $34 |
Trains per day 16 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 4h 18m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:57 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, ÖBB from Frankfurt am Main to Dresden trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, ÖBB trains will get you between Frankfurt am Main and Dresden from $32. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
FlixTrain
ÖBB
FAQs: Frankfurt am Main to Dresden train

Passengers board the train most frequently from Frankfurt am Main Flughafen, which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Dresden Hbf, located away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Frankfurt am Main and Dresden
- Mon - Fri: 07:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 09:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located in the main hall.
- asiagourmet
- Burger King
- Ciao Bella
- Coffee Fellows
- Crepes de France Express
- dean&david
- Starbucks
- Uddin's Sky Sportsbar
- McDonald's
- Dunkin Donuts
- & many more
- Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Hotel Cristall
- Grand Hotel Empire
- Hotel Carlton
- Located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.
- Wunderbar
- Pizza Ciro
- Schiffsmeldestelle
- Mainod
- Lindner Congress Hotel Frankfurt
- Parkside Hotel
- Höchster Hof
- Hotel am Schloss
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.
- Restaurant Käfer's
- McDonald's
- Asia Snack Box
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel
- Hilton Frankfurt Airport
- Steigenberger Airport Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-3 for regional and S-Bahn trains
- Hall 2: access to airport terminals
- S-Bahn: Lines S8, S9
- Regional trains: RE2, RE3, RE59
- Bus: Several lines available
- VierF
- Lindner Hotel & Sports Academy
- Merals Imbiss
- Bootshaus am Eisernen Steg
- Freigut
- Holbein's
- Hotel am Berg
- Leonardo Royal Hotel Frankfurt
- Hotel Ritter
- Lindner Main Plaza
- Immer Satt
- Café Crumble
- Café Albatros
- Cafe Extrablatt
- Frankfurt Marriott Hotel
- Imperial
- Sophien Hotel
- Hotel Isha
- Pizzeria Da Angelo
- Miro Pizza Döner
- Pizzeria Sun
- My Masala
- Da Severino
- Mekong Imbiss
- Pizzeria Rusticale
- Euro Bar Gelateria
- Hotel Isabella
- McDonald's
- Rama V
- Curry Club
- Bella Mia
- The Westin Grand Frankfurt
- NH Collection Frankfurt City
- Mainhaus Stadthotel
- Hotel Ritter
- Chipotle
- McDonald's
- Estragon
- The Westin Grand Frankfurt
- Steigenberger Frankfurter Hof
- Hilton Frankfurt City Centre
- Hotel Villa Orange
- Istanbul
- Dein Döner
- Da Massimo
- Damiro Westsite
- Attaché
- Fair Hotel
- Mövenpick Hotel Frankfurt City
- Hotel Lloyed
- Chipotle
- McDonald's
- Pizzeria San Marco
- The Westin Grand Frankfurt
- Steigenberger Frankfurter Hof
- Hilton Frankfurt City Centre
- NH Collection Frankfurt City
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7, accessible via Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 parking areas.
- Restaurant Käfer's
- McDonald's
- Asia Snack Box
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel
- Hilton Frankfurt Airport
- Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport
- Cost €6
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for long-distance and regional trains
- Hall 2: connection to Terminal 1 of the airport
- Hall 3: connection to Terminal 2 of the airport
- S-Bahn: Lines S8, S9
- Bus: Several lines available
- Long-distance buses: Available at the airport
- Mon - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- There are luggage lockers close to by the waiting room and the stairs leading to Platforms 3/4.
- Burger King
- asiagourmet
- dean&david
- Hot Dog King
- Starbucks
- Subway
- BABA Döner
- Marché
- backWERK
- Ditsch
- & more
- Accessible facilities such as toilets and ramps and additional assistance as needed. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Hotel Kipping
- Pullman Dresden Newa
- IntercityHotel Dresden
- Located by Platform 9 in the main concourse.
- Estancia Steakhouse Klotzsche
- Thien-Cung-Bistro
- Pizza Iboli
- Kurhaus Klotzsche
- Hotel Kaden
- Novum Hotel Dresden Airport
- Kurhaus Klotzsche
- Monday: 06:45 - 20:00
- Tuesday: 06:45 - 20:00
- Wednesday: 06:45 - 20:00
- Thursday: 06:45 - 20:00
- Friday: 06:45 - 20:00
- Saturday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Sunday: 07:00 - 20:00
- ElbUferei
- Raskolnikoff
- Byblos
- Kantine No. 2
- Bilderberg Bellevue Hotel Dresden
- Rothenburger Hof
- Mezcalero
- Villa Romantika
- La Stella
- Jacky's Eat-Meet-Fun Location
- Zur Hanni
- Döner Kebap Jasmin
- Zum Klaus
- Villa Weltemühle
- Zur Post
- 13Pfaffen
- "Pavillon" Asia Gourmet Restaurant
- Original Thüringer Rostbratwurst
- Arbil Kebap Haus
- Dreißig
- Domino's
- Ciao
- Athos
- Suppenküche
- Eisdiele
- Restaurant Hurvinek
- Oskars
- Azimut Hotel
- Carolaschlösschen
- Kebab Haus Am Wasa
- Lukullus
- Homage
- Dormero Hotel Königshof
- Villa Seraphinum
- Gästehaus Am Weberplatz
- BrennNessel
- VG Bistro
- Antalya
- Dix-Diner
- Achat Hotel Dresden
- Elbflorenz
- Artis
- Motel One Dresden am Zwinger
- Italienisches Dörfchen
- BrennNessel
- Kahnaletto
- Cafe Friedrichstadt
- Elbflorenz
- Penck Hotel
- Hotel und Restaurant Cafe Friedrichstadt
- Artis
- Cafe Friedrichstadt
- Antalya
- Dix-Diner
- Bobby's Bistro & Pizzeria
- Hotel und Restaurant Cafe Friedrichstadt
- Artis
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