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There are 4 ways to get from Dresden to Frankfurt by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Würzburg Hbftrain train 50
    2. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Markt Bibarttrain train Re10
    6h 16m
    €93–371

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Bamberg train stationbus bus N1222
    7h 10m
    €28–44

  3. Drive 323.6 km

    1. Drive from Dresden to Frankfurtcar car 323.6 km
    3h 4m
    €46–66

  4. Train via Hof

    1. Take the train from Dresden Hbf to Hof Hbftrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Hof Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain train
    3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Neustadttrain train S6
    8h
    €90–143

Dresden to Frankfurt by train and bus

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration6h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket€93Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 492.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 16m

What companies run services between Dresden, Germany and Frankfurt, Bavaria, Germany?

You can take a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt via Würzburg Hbf, Markt Bibart, and Markt Bibart in around 6h 16m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dresden central station to Bamberg train station once daily. Tickets cost €23–40 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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