Final Destination: Dresden
All trains also call at: Leipzig
These direct trains to Dresden are usually scheduled to depart from Frankfurt (Main) in odd hours.
If the departure times don't suit, alternative indirect connections will be available, the easiest of which involve changing trains in Leipzig.
1 x train every other hour
Book early and save: Yes
Online bookings open: 6 months ahead of the travel date
When making an online booking, check that you’re looking at booking info for the direct trains.
On the DB Bahn booking site look for journeys that have:
Trains departing at different times can be cheaper than others leaving on the same day - so you may need to look through the day's departures to find the cheapest fares.
Book 1st class ticket journey tickets on and your seat reservation is included - but they're optional when booking 2nd class tickets, or if you will be travelling with a 1st or 2nd class rail pass.
Ticket Provider | Approximate Cost | |
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DB Bahn | from €17.90 | |
Omio | from €17.90 | |
Save A Train | from €17.90 | |
Happy rail | from €17.90 | |
Trainline | from €17.90 |
These trains use the new high speed line between Erfurt and Leipzig and they will reverse direction on departure from Leipzig.
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