There are 6 ways to get from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Dresden Hbf by plane, train, bus, night train, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane FRA - DRS
1h 40m€141–297Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Frankfurt Airport to Dresden central stationbus N1305 / ...
6h 35m€40–65Train
- Take the train from Frankfurt to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 50 / ...
4h 42m€90–190Night train
- Take the nighttrain from Frankfurt(Main)Sued to Dresden Hbfnighttrain En
8h 15m€100–170Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dresden Hbf467.6 km
3h 54mDrive 467.6 km
- Drive from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Dresden Hbfcar 467.6 km
3h 54m€69–99
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Dresden Hbf by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Dresden Hbf is to bus which costs €40 - €65 and takes 6h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Dresden Hbf is to fly which takes 1h 40m and costs €140 - €300.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Frankfurt Airport and arriving at Dresden central station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 35m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Frankfurt and arriving at Dresden Hauptbahnhof. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 42m.
The distance between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Dresden Hbf is 400 km. The road distance is 467.6 km.
The best way to get from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Dresden Hbf without a car is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs €90 - €190.
It takes approximately 1h 40m to get from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Dresden Hbf, including transfers.
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Dresden Hbf bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Frankfurt Airport station.
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Dresden Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Frankfurt station.
The best way to get from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Dresden Hbf is to fly which takes 1h 40m and costs €140 - €300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €90 - €190 and takes 4h 42m, you could also bus, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 6h 35m.
What companies run services between Frankfurt Airport (FRA), Germany and Dresden Hbf, Germany?
Lufthansa and Lufthansa City fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dresden Airport (DRS) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Frankfurt to Dresden Hauptbahnhof every 3 hours. Tickets cost €90–190 and the journey takes 4h 42m. LEO Express also services this route 3 times a week.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Frankfurt to Dresden Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–390
Flights from Frankfurt to Dresden Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140–290
- Website
- lufthansa-city.com
Flights from Frankfurt to Dresden Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–390
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Frankfurt to Dresden Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €90–190
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Website
- LEO Express
Train from Frankfurt to Dresden Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 42m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- LEO Express
- Phone
- _AUSTRIAN_RAILWAYS_(ÖBB)
- Website
- Austrian Railways
Night train from Frankfurt(Main)Sued to Dresden Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €100–170
- Website
- Austrian Railways
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Frankfurt Airport to Dresden central station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Flixbus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dresden Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Dresden Hbf bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dresden central station.
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Dresden Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Dresden Hbf is 468 km. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Dresden Hbf.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Dresden Hbf. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.