What is the cheapest way to get from Mainz to Dresden?

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Dresden is to rideshare which costs €29 and takes 5h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mainz to Dresden?

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Dresden is to fly which takes 3h 2m and costs €130 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Mainz and Dresden?

No, there is no direct bus from Mainz station to Dresden station. However, there are services departing from Mainz central train station and arriving at Dresden central station via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.

Is there a direct train between Mainz and Dresden?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Dresden Hauptbahnhof. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 4m.

How far is it from Mainz to Dresden?

The distance between Mainz and Dresden is 527 km. The road distance is 488.2 km.

How do I travel from Mainz to Dresden without a car?

The best way to get from Mainz to Dresden without a car is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs €95 - €270.

How long does it take to get from Mainz to Dresden?

The train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Dresden Hbf takes 5h 4m including transfers and departs every two hours.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Dresden bus from?

Mainz to Dresden bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Frankfurt central train station.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Dresden train from?

Mainz to Dresden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train, bus or fly from Mainz to Dresden?

The best way to get from Mainz to Dresden is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs €95 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 8h, you could also fly, which costs €130 - €310 and takes 3h 2m.

Where does the Mainz to Dresden bus arrive?

Mainz to Dresden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dresden central station.

Where does the Mainz to Dresden train arrive?

Mainz to Dresden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Mainz to Dresden?

Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Dresden is 488 km. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Mainz to Dresden.

How do I get a train ticket from Mainz to Dresden?

Book your Mainz to Dresden train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Mainz to Dresden?

Book your Mainz to Dresden bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Dresden?

There are 2113+ hotels available in Dresden.

Can I share a ride from Mainz to Dresden?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Mainz and Dresden. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Mainz to Dresden - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and rideshare

There are 7 ways to get from Mainz to Dresden by train, bus, car, plane, or rideshare

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 50 / ...
5h 4m
€95–270
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Mainz to Dresdenrideshare 487.1 km
5h 53m
€29
Bus
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Dresden central stationbus N1305 / ...
8h
€33–59
Drive 488.2 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Dresdencar 488.2 km
4h 9m
€71–103
Fly to Dresden Airport
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane FRA - DRS
3h 2m
€138–307
Train via Erfurt
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbftrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 50 / ...
6h 10m
€93–264
Fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane FRA - LEJ
2. Take the train from Leipzig/Halle Flughafen to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 1m
€130–262

Mainz to Dresden by train

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5h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 527.3 km
Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between Mainz, Germany and Dresden, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Dresden Hauptbahnhof every 2 hours. Tickets cost €95–270 and the journey takes 5h 4m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Frankfurt central train station to Dresden central station 4 times a day. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 6h 10m.

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