Bus from Frankfurt am Main to Dresden: Tickets & Schedules

Next departures

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Dresden on January 23
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Flixbus
Frankfurt Hbf
Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)Cheapest
Flixbus
Frankfurt Hbf
Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)Fastest
Flixbus
Frankfurt Hbf
Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus
    Südbahnhof
    Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)No tags
    Flixtrain + Flixbus
      Südbahnhof
      Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)No tags

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      Compare 3 ways to go from Frankfurt am Main to Dresden

      We recommend carpooling

      Among the sustainable travel choices, the Carpool stands out as a good way to reach Dresden. The journey takes about 4 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $41, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

      7carpool per day
      4h 40mAverage Duration
      372 kmDistance
      16kgCO₂ emissions
      Average Price$39 - $225Average Duration7h 20m
      10kg CO₂e
      Average Price$33 - $317Average Duration4h 24m
      9kg CO₂e
      Carpool
      Average Price$41 - $83Average Duration4h 40m
      16kg CO₂e

      Frequently asked questions about travelling from Frankfurt am Main to Dresden by bus

      Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

      1. How much is the bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Dresden?

        The cheapest bus tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Dresden start from $39. The average price for this route is around $69. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

      2. How long is the bus ride from Frankfurt am Main to Dresden?

        The average bus travel time from Frankfurt am Main to Dresden is 7h 20m, covering a distance of 381 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 6h 10m and is operated by FlixBus.

      3. Which bus companies service the Frankfurt am Main to Dresden route?

        Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day.

      4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Frankfurt am Main to Dresden?

        The earliest bus departs from Frankfurt am Main to Dresden at 1:15am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.

      5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Frankfurt am Main to Dresden?

        A bus trip from Frankfurt am Main to Dresden generates an estimated 10 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

      Find cheapest prices for buses

      Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

      Best price found
      01-20
      $47
      01-21
      $52
      Today
      $69
      01-23
      $46
      01-24
      $36
      01-25
      No data
      01-26
      No data
      01-27
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      busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Frankfurt am Main to Dresden was searched and found on Jan 24, 2026 with a price of $36

      To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Dresden, as early as possible.

      You can expect to pay from $36 to $120 for a bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Dresden based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $36 which is on 2026-01-24.

      What's the cheapest way to go from Frankfurt am Main to Dresden?

      busbud logoThe Bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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