How to get from Dresden to Frankfurt
A real 2-leg route: bus. Door to door 6h 40m, from €39.
We compared the ways to travel from Dresden to Frankfurt. The most useful door-to-door route takes 6h 40m by bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 155 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on September 4, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
Dresden to Frankfurt: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Dresden → Dresden centralbusCity transit·10m
- 2Dresden central → Frankfurt centralbus
FlixBus·6h 10m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
2 ways from Dresden to Frankfurt: train, bus
How the trip from Dresden to Frankfurt works
Start with a City transit bus from Dresden to Dresden central, about 10 min. Transfer in Dresden central and continue by FlixBus bus on to Frankfurt central (6h 10m). In total it's roughly €39 over 6h 40m, 1 transfer.
Along the way to Frankfurt
DepartureDresdenWhat Omio sells on this route
Omio's own lowest fares, one per mode. These are starting prices for the route in general, not for a date you picked, and they are refreshed once a day.
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Sep 4
Who runs Dresden to Frankfurt
On this route you travel with City transit, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Dresden to Frankfurt: common questions
How long does it take to get from Dresden to Frankfurt?+−
The most useful route takes about 6h 40m by bus, 1 transfer.
How far is Frankfurt from Dresden?+−
About 155 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Dresden to Frankfurt cost?+−
The best price in our latest search was €39. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Dresden to Frankfurt?+−
On this route you travel with City transit, FlixBus.
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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