How far is Dresden from Frankfurt am Main by coach?

The journey from Frankfurt am Main to Dresden by coach covers an approximate distance of 231 miles (373 km).

Is there a way to reach Dresden from Frankfurt am Main without a car?

You can reach Dresden from Frankfurt am Main by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Bus Frankfurt am Main to Dresden from £19 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Frankfurt am Main to Dresden on 25 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	09:55	FRA Frankfurt airport	7h 50m	17:45	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	Cheapest
Bus	08:15	Frankfurt Hbf	6h 50m	15:05	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	Fastest
Bus	10:25	Frankfurt Hbf	7h 20m	17:45	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags
Bus	07:45	FRA Frankfurt airport	7h 20m	15:05	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags
Bus	20:30	FRA Frankfurt airport	8h 45m	05:15	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags

Next departures from Frankfurt am Main to Dresden on 26 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:10	Frankfurt Hbf	6h 15m	12:25	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	Cheapest
Bus	01:40	Frankfurt Hbf	6h 10m	07:50	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	Fastest
Bus	08:15	Frankfurt Hbf	6h 50m	15:05	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags
Bus	01:15	FRA Frankfurt airport	6h 35m	07:50	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags
Bus	07:45	FRA Frankfurt airport	7h 20m	15:05	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel 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 £18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9carpool per day

4h 40mAverage duration

231 milesDistance

16kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£22 - £94	Average duration7h 20m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£17 - £205	Average duration4h 42m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£18 - £44	Average duration4h 40m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Frankfurt am Main and Dresden?

Stops in Frankfurt am Main

A
Frankfurt Airport
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B
Hbf
Am Hauptbahnhof 8, 60329 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
C
Südbahnhof
Hedderichstraße 51, 60594 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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D
Frankfurt Onibus
Stephanstraße 10, 60547 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
E
Braubachstraße 41
Braubachstraße 41, 60311 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
F
Flughafen Hahn Airport (HHN)
Flugplatz Hahn 850, 55483 Lautzenhausen, Germany

Stops in Dresden

A
Neustadt
Hansastraße 4, 01097 Dresden, Germany
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B
Hbf
Bayrische Str. 2, 01069 Dresden, Germany
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C
Riegelplatz
Dresden,, Germany
D
Dresden Airport
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FlixBus

3.5/511,440 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Based on 11440 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at £22

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

How far is Dresden from Frankfurt am Main by coach?
The journey from Frankfurt am Main to Dresden by coach covers an approximate distance of 231 miles (373 km).
Is there a way to reach Dresden from Frankfurt am Main without a car?
You can reach Dresden from Frankfurt am Main by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

23/11

£24

24/11

No data

Today

£25

26/11

£24

27/11

£19

28/11

£21

29/11

No data

30/11

£26

The cheapest trip from Frankfurt am Main to Dresden was searched and found on 27 Nov 2025 with a price of £19

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 £19 to £44 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 £19, which is on 2025-11-27.

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

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time7h 20m	Avg price£33	Daily departures9
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time4h 42m	Avg price£68	Daily departures45
Vehicle typeCarpool	Travel time4h 40m	Avg price£35	Daily departures9