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The cheapest and fastest trains from Dresden to Frankfurt am Main Airport
Showing times and prices for 02 Dec
Cheapest price
£60
Average price
£80
Fastest journey
5 h 27 m
Average duration
5 h 34 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
382 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dresden to Frankfurt am Main Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dresden to Frankfurt am Main Airport will cost around £80 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £60.
Fast trains
To travel from Dresden to Frankfurt am Main Airport you need to make at least 2 changes.
IC 2048 · ICE 2513 · ICE 1409:095h29
Dresden Hbf14:38Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
£601One-way
2 changes
IC 2440 · ICE 2515 · ICE 81411:096h18
Dresden Hbf17:27Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
£601One-way
2 changes
IC 2440 · ICE 2515 · ICE 1211:095h29
Dresden Hbf16:38Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
£601One-way
2 changes
IC 2048 · ICE 2513 · S 909:095h35
Dresden Hbf14:44Frankfurt am Main Flughafen
£731One-way
2 changes
IC 2440 · ICE 2515 · RE 2954211:095h27
Dresden Hbf16:36Frankfurt am Main Flughafen
£731One-way
2 changes
IC 2440 · ICE 2515 · RE 2954211:095h27
Dresden Hbf16:36Frankfurt am Main Flughafen
£731One-way
2 changes
IC 2048 · ICE 2513 · ICE 1409:095h29
Dresden Hbf14:38Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
£601One-way
2 changes
IC 2440 · ICE 2515 · ICE 1211:095h29
Dresden Hbf16:38Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
£601One-way
2 changes
IC 2048 · ICE 2513 · S 909:095h35
Dresden Hbf14:44Frankfurt am Main Flughafen
£731One-way
2 changes
ICE 1650 · ICE 28 · S 810:105h49
Dresden Hbf15:59Frankfurt am Main Flughafen
£1101One-way
2 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Dresden to Frankfurt am Main Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Frankfurt am Main Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, and a flight costs an average of £122.
Distance: 382 km
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Live departures
Dresden to Frankfurt am Main Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Dresden to Frankfurt am Main Airport trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 2 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 15:49
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IC 2048 · ICE 2513 · ICE 14 | On time 08:09 Dresden Hbf | 5h29 | 13:38 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 changes | |
| IC 2048 · ICE 2513 · S 9 | On time 08:09 Dresden Hbf | 5h35 | 13:44 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 changes | |
| ICE 1650 · ICE 28 · ICE 816 | On time 09:10 Dresden Hbf | 6h17 | 15:27 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 changes | |
| ICE 1650 · ICE 28 · S 8 | On time 09:10 Dresden Hbf | 5h49 | 14:59 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 changes | |
| ICE 1650 · RB 29258 | On time 09:10 Dresden Hbf | 5h56 | 15:06 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 change | |
| IC 2440 · ICE 2515 · ICE 814 | On time 10:09 Dresden Hbf | 6h18 | 16:27 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 changes | |
| IC 2440 · ICE 2515 · ICE 12 | On time 10:09 Dresden Hbf | 5h29 | 15:38 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 changes | |
| IC 2440 · ICE 2515 · RE 29542 | On time 10:09 Dresden Hbf | 5h27 | 15:36 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Dresden to Frankfurt am Main Airport
GermanyGermany
Trains from Dresden to Frankfurt am Main Airport run on average 12 times per day, taking around 4h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £26 but you can travel from only £19 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:06, the last at 16:10. The fastest train covers the 382 km distance in 4h 42m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £19
Distance 382 km |
Average train duration 4h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 4h 42m |
First train 06:06 |
Last train 16:10 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £19
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Dresden to Frankfurt am Main Airport trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Dresden and Frankfurt am Main Airport from £19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 44m
Cheapest Price
£17
Deutsche Bahn frequency
12 a day
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
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.
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.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
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.
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.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
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.
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.
Quiet zone
FAQs: Dresden to Frankfurt am Main Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dresden to Frankfurt am Main Airport by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Frankfurt am Main Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The cheapest way to get from Dresden to Frankfurt am Main Airport is by coach, costing approximately £19.
The cost of a train ticket from Dresden to Frankfurt am Main Airport can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £26, while the average price tends to be around £75.
A day trip from Dresden to Frankfurt am Main Airport is not feasible, as the journey takes 4h 42m and covers 382 km. However, trains run 12 times per day.
Booking trains from Dresden to Frankfurt am Main Airport in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Dresden to Frankfurt am Main Airport covers a distance of 382 km and takes approximately 4h 42m. Trains run 12 per day.
The train distance from Dresden to Frankfurt am Main Airport is 382 km.
The first train from Dresden to Frankfurt am Main Airport leaves at 6:06.
The last train from Dresden to Frankfurt am Main Airport departs at 16:10.
Yes, there is a direct train between Dresden and Frankfurt am Main Airport. The service operates 2 times per day, provided by Deutsche Bahn.
There is no night train service from Dresden to Frankfurt am Main Airport.
Trains from Dresden to Frankfurt am Main Airport run approximately 12 times per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Dresden to Frankfurt am Main Airport.
To get from Dresden to Frankfurt am Main Airport, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
The train journey from Dresden to Frankfurt am Main Airport offers some scenic views, particularly as it passes through the picturesque landscapes of Saxony and Hesse, with stretches of rolling hills, charming villages, and lush forests.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Dresden and Frankfurt am Main Airport
Dresden
Frankfurt am Main
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
Distance to city center
1 kmWifi
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Lockers
- There are luggage lockers close to by the waiting room and the stairs leading to Platforms 3/4.
Dining
- Burger King
- asiagourmet
- dean&david
- Hot Dog King
- Starbucks
- Subway
- BABA Döner
- Marché
- backWERK
- Ditsch
- & more
Accessibility
- Accessible facilities such as toilets and ramps and additional assistance as needed. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Hotel
- Hotel Kipping
- Pullman Dresden Newa
- IntercityHotel Dresden
Information Desk
- Located by Platform 9 in the main concourse.
Dresden-Klotzsche
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Distance to city center
7 kmDining
- Estancia Steakhouse Klotzsche
- Thien-Cung-Bistro
- Pizza Iboli
- Kurhaus Klotzsche
Hotel
- Hotel Kaden
- Novum Hotel Dresden Airport
- Kurhaus Klotzsche
Dresden-Neustadt
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 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
Distance to city center
1 kmDining
- ElbUferei
- Raskolnikoff
- Byblos
- Kantine No. 2
Hotel
- Bilderberg Bellevue Hotel Dresden
- Rothenburger Hof
- Mezcalero
- Villa Romantika
Dresden Grenzstraße
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Distance to city center
9 kmDining
- Zur Wetterwarte
- Campina
- Schnellrestaurant Fontane
- Bebendorf
Dresden Freiberger Straße
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Distance to city center
1 kmDining
- BrennNessel
- VG Bistro
- Antalya
- Dix-Diner
Hotel
- Achat Hotel Dresden
- Elbflorenz
- Artis
- Motel One Dresden am Zwinger
Langebrück(Sachs)
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Distance to city center
11 kmDining
- Ponte Lungo
- Döner Zerban
Dresden Mitte
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Distance to city center
1 kmDining
- Italienisches Dörfchen
- BrennNessel
- Kahnaletto
- Cafe Friedrichstadt
Hotel
- Elbflorenz
- Penck Hotel
- Hotel und Restaurant Cafe Friedrichstadt
- Artis
Dresden-Friedrichstadt
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Distance to city center
2 kmDining
- Cafe Friedrichstadt
- Antalya
- Dix-Diner
- Bobby's Bistro & Pizzeria
Hotel
- Hotel und Restaurant Cafe Friedrichstadt
- Artis
Dresden Bischofsplatz
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Distance to city center
2 kmDining
- Byblos
- Kantine No. 2
- Café Continental
- Chay Viet
Hotel
- Best Western Macrander Hotel
- Rothenburger Hof
- Mezcalero
- Villa Romantika
Dresden, Strehlener Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
Amenities at train station
Accessibilityinformation
Distance to city center
1 kmMore options for your journey from Dresden to Frankfurt am Main Airport
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