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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Frankfurt am Main to Dresden
Cheapest price
£28
Average price
£32
Fastest journey
4 h 30 m
Average duration
5 h 2 m
Buses per day
13
Distance
372 km
The best way to find a cheap coach 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 £32 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £28.
Of the 13 buses that leave Frankfurt am Main for Dresden every day 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 372 km distance in an average of 5 h 2 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 30 m .
The slowest buses will take 5 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.
FlixBus1:406h10Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)7:50Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)£281One-way0 changes
14:005h20Frankfurt am Main19:20Dresden£291One-way0 changes- 17:005h00Frankfurt am Main22:00Dresden£291One-way0 changes
- FlixBus1:156h35Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)7:50Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)£291One-way0 changes
- FlixBus9:306h50Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)16:20Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)£301One-way0 changes
- 8:004h30Frankfurt am Main12:30Dresden£401One-way0 changes
- 17:005h00Frankfurt am Main22:00Dresden£291One-way0 changes
- 8:005h00Frankfurt am Main13:00Dresden£371One-way0 changes
- 8:005h20Frankfurt am Main13:20Dresden£351One-way0 changes
- 14:005h20Frankfurt am Main19:20Dresden£291One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train 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 £20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. 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 £20, and a flight costs an average of £135.
Distance: 372 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£35 Average Price Cheapest | £50 Average Price | £245 Average Price |
5h 52m Average total duration 5h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 15m Average total duration 5h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Frankfurt am Main to Dresden bus times
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main to Dresden coaches for today, Monday 11 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 6:05 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 6h15 | 12:20 Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 9:05 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 7h15 | 16:20 Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 9:30 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 6h50 | 16:20 Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:20 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 8h45 | 0:05 Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 20:30 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 8h45 | 5:15 Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 1:15 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 6h35 | 7:50 Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 1:40 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 6h10 | 7:50 Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Frankfurt am Main to Dresden
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Buses from Frankfurt am Main to Dresden run on average 13 times per day, taking around 5h 22m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £20 but you can travel from only £18 by train.
There are 7 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:20, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 372 km distance in 6h 10m.
Distance 372 km |
Average bus duration 5h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 6h 10m |
First bus 0:20 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 84 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar from Frankfurt am Main to DresdenYou can travel by bus between Frankfurt am Main to Dresden with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar for as low as £18. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Frankfurt am Main to Dresden coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt am Main to Dresden by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Dresden, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Frankfurt am Main and Dresden
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- McDonald's (in the station)
- Hausmann's (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal at designated taxi stands.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 61, 62, 77 Train: S8, S9
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Hauptbahnhof (in the station)
- Restaurant Alte Meister (0.5 km)
- Vapiano Dresden (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 66, 75 Tram: 3, 7, 8, 10 Train: S1, S2
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