Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Dresden Hbf train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE,IC)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Dresden Hbf

Showing times and prices for 19 Jun

Cheapest price

£30

Average price

£63

Fastest journey

4 h 44 m

Average duration

4 h 44 m

Trains per day

28

Distance

381 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Dresden Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Dresden Hbf will cost around £63 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £30.

Fast trains

Of the 28 trains that leave Frankfurt Airport long-distance station for Dresden Hbf every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 381 km distance in an average of 4 h 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 44 m .

The slowest trains will take 4 h 45 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.

  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
    15:587h47
    Frankfurt South station
    23:45Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    £301One-way
    1 change
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
    17:588h37
    Frankfurt South station
    2:35Dresden, Neustadt Exit
    £311One-way
    1 change
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
    15:588h07
    Frankfurt South station
    0:05Dresden, Neustadt Exit
    £311One-way
    1 change
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
    17:587h37
    Frankfurt South station
    1:35Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    £311One-way
    1 change
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
    13:587h42
    Frankfurt South station
    21:40Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    £321One-way
    1 change

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Dresden Hbf

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Dresden Hbf 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 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, and a flight costs an average of £125.

Distance: 381 km

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£67

Average Price

£29

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£184

Average Price

6h 47m

Average total duration

6h 17m

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6h 24m

Average total duration

5h 54m

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Live departures

Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Dresden Hbf train times

The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Dresden Hbf trains for today, Thursday 18 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Deutsche BahnICE 921 · ICE 1555
Delayed
5:12 6:47Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
5h00
11:02 11:02Dresden Hbf
1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 823 · ICE 590 · 16501
On time
21:41 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
7h53
5:34 Dresden Hbf
2 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 205 · EC 459
Delayed
20:12 21:51Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
9h15
7:06 Dresden Hbf
1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 1021 · ICE 904 · 16503
Delayed
20:28 22:02Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
8h32
6:34 Dresden Hbf
2 changes
Friday 19 June
FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus7:58 Frankfurt South station
7h42
15:40 Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)1 change
FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus7:58 Frankfurt South station
7h27
15:25 Dresden, Neustadt Exit1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 23 · ICE 2597
On time
8:42 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
5h05
13:47 Dresden Hbf
1 change
Hessische Landesbahn24319+Deutsche Bahn15513 · ICE 2597
On time
8:46 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
5h01
13:47 Dresden Hbf
2 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 15579:02 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
4h45
13:47 Dresden Hbf0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 529 · ICE 692 · IC 2443
On time
9:41 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
5h09
14:50 Dresden Hbf
2 changes
FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus9:58 Frankfurt South station
7h42
17:40 Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)1 change
FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus9:58 Frankfurt South station
7h27
17:25 Dresden, Neustadt Exit1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 621 · ICE 759
On time
10:41 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
5h06
15:47 Dresden Hbf
1 change
Hessische Landesbahn24325+Deutsche Bahn15517 · ICE 759
On time
10:46 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
5h01
15:47 Dresden Hbf
2 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 75911:02 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
4h45
15:47 Dresden Hbf0 changesdirect
FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus11:58 Frankfurt South station
7h27
19:25 Dresden, Neustadt Exit1 change
FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus11:58 Frankfurt South station
7h42
19:40 Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 165113:02 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
4h44
17:46 Dresden Hbf0 changesdirect
FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus13:58 Frankfurt South station
7h42
21:40 Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 165315:02 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
4h44
19:46 Dresden Hbf0 changesdirect
FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus15:58 Frankfurt South station
8h07
0:05 Dresden, Neustadt Exit1 change
FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus15:58 Frankfurt South station
7h47
23:45 Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)1 change
Hessische Landesbahn24347+Deutsche Bahn15529 · ICE 1655
On time
16:46 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
5h00
21:46 Dresden Hbf
2 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 165517:02 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
4h44
21:46 Dresden Hbf0 changesdirect
FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus17:58 Frankfurt South station
7h37
1:35 Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)1 change
FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus17:58 Frankfurt South station
8h37
2:35 Dresden, Neustadt Exit1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 165719:02 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
4h44
23:46 Dresden Hbf0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 317 · ICE 70 · ICE 947 · RJ 479
On time
19:15 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
7h52
3:07 Dresden Hbf
3 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 929 · ICE 889 · 16501
On time
20:02 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
9h32
5:34 Dresden Hbf
2 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 821 · ICE 904 · 16503
On time
20:41 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
9h53
6:34 Dresden Hbf
2 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Dresden Hbf

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Trains from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Dresden Hbf run on average 7 times per day, taking around 6h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 if you book in advance.

There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:09, the last at 23:04. The fastest train covers the 381 km distance in 4h 54m.

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
Distance
381 km
Average train duration
6h 17m
Cheapest ticket price
£17
Trains per day
7
Direct trains
2
Fastest train
4h 54m
First train
1:09
Last train
23:04
Cheapest Month
Aug
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Oct - Dec
Low Season
Apr - Jun
Busiest Day
Sat
Least Busy Day
Fri
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

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Dresden Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) trains will get you between Frankfurt Airport long-distance station and Dresden Hbf from £17. 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 54m
Cheapest Price
£17
Deutsche Bahn frequency
7 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.
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.
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.
Quiet zone

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 41m
Cheapest Price
£64
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) frequency
7 a day

Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 42m
Cheapest Price
£72
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) frequency
1 a day

FAQs: Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Dresden Hbf train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Dresden Hbf 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 Dresden Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Dresden Hbf can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £17, while the average price tends to be around £67.
The train journey from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Dresden Hbf covers a distance of 381 km and takes approximately 4h 54m. Trains run 7 per day.
The train distance from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Dresden Hbf is 381 km.
The first train from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Dresden Hbf leaves at 1:09.
The last train from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Dresden Hbf departs at 23:04.
Trains from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Dresden Hbf run approximately 7 times per day.
Yes, there is a direct train between Frankfurt Airport long-distance station and Dresden Hbf. The service operates 2 times per day, provided by Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
To get from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Dresden Hbf, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
There is no night train service from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Dresden Hbf.
The cheapest way to get from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Dresden Hbf is by train, costing approximately £17.
Booking trains from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Dresden Hbf in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhof offers scenic views, especially as it traverses the picturesque landscapes of Saxony, passing through lush forests, rolling hills, and charming towns.
A day trip from Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhof is not feasible, as the journey takes 4h 54m each way. There are 7 train trips per day for this route.
Yes, you can take the train from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Dresden Hbf.

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Important Stations and Airports in Frankfurt Airport long-distance station and Dresden Hbf

Frankfurt am Main
Dresden
The major train station for departures in Frankfurt am Main is Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf for your trip from Frankfurt am Main to Dresden.
Frankfurt Flughafen FernbfWifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelShowerLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
ShowerShower
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
Luggage CartsLuggage Carts
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
10 km
platformCount
Number of platforms
4
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free
Parking
Parking
  • The car park is open 24/7, accessible via Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 parking areas
Dining
Dining
  • Restaurant Käfer's
  • McDonald's
  • Asia Snack Box
Taxis
Taxis
  • Outside the main entrance
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • €1
Hotel
Hotel
  • Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel
  • Hilton Frankfurt Airport
  • Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport
Shower
Shower
  • Cost €6
Lounge
Lounge
  • Located in the main hall
Lost and Found Office
Lost and Found Office
  • Located in the main hall
Car Rental
Car Rental
  • Avis
  • Europcar
  • Hertz
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
Luggage Carts
  • Free
Station Plan
  • 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
Public transport options for Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf
  • S-Bahn: Lines S8, S9
  • Bus: Several lines available
  • Long-distance buses: Available at the airport
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