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What is the best way to travel from Mainz to Dresden?

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Flights, Trains, Carpool and Buses to Dresden from Mainz. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 3 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Bus is the cheapest, while Flight is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
6h 35m
£20
£25
5
Train
4h 53m
£41
£48
64
Car
4h 50m
£24
£35
2
Flight
1h 5m
£114
£252
40

What is the cheapest way to reach Dresden from Mainz?

You can reach Dresden with just £20 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Wednesday
from £47
Thursday
from £20
Friday
Saturday
from £25
Sunday
from £27
Monday
Tuesday
from £22

    Cheapest Trains Wednesday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    8h 45m
    0
    20:49
    Mainz
    Central Station
    05:34
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £47
  • Deutsche Bahn
    8h 38m
    0
    20:49
    Mainz
    Central Station
    05:27
    Dresden
    Neustadt Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £47
  • Deutsche Bahn
    6h 27m
    0
    18:10
    Mainz
    Central Station
    00:37
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £63
  • Cheapest Flights Wednesday

  • Lufthansa
    1h 5m
    0
    17:20
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    18:25
    Dresden Airport
    Dresden Airport Train Station
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £188
  • Lufthansa
    1h 5m
    0
    21:10
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    22:15
    Dresden Airport
    Dresden Airport Train Station
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £188
  • Lufthansa CityLine
    1h 5m
    0
    09:25
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    10:30
    Dresden Airport
    Dresden Airport Train Station
    0
    Lufthansa CityLine
    Economy
    from £401

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • FlixBus
    7h 50m
    0
    09:55
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    17:45
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £20
  • FlixBus
    7h 10m
    0
    05:15
    Mainz
    Central Station
    12:25
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £20
  • FlixBus
    6h 35m
    0
    01:15
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    07:50
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £21
  • Cheapest Carpool Thursday

  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 50m
    0
    08:00
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    12:50
    Dresden
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £24
  • Cheapest Flights Thursday

  • Sunexpress
    21h 15m
    0
    13:45
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    11:00
    Dresden Airport
    Dresden Airport
    0
    Sunexpress
    Economy
    from £165
  • Lufthansa
    1h 5m
    0
    17:10
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    18:15
    Dresden Airport
    Dresden Airport Train Station
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £193
  • Lufthansa
    1h 5m
    0
    21:15
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    22:20
    Dresden Airport
    Dresden Airport Train Station
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £193

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    6h 35m
    0
    01:15
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    07:50
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £25
  • FlixBus
    7h 50m
    0
    09:55
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    17:45
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £25
  • FlixBus
    8h 45m
    0
    20:30
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    05:15
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £31
  • Cheapest Trains Saturday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 27m
    0
    18:43
    Mainz
    Central Station
    00:10
    Dresden
    Neustadt Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £41
  • Deutsche Bahn
    4h 56m
    0
    06:40
    Mainz
    Central Station
    11:36
    Dresden
    Neustadt Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £47
  • Deutsche Bahn
    4h 55m
    0
    14:43
    Mainz
    Central Station
    19:38
    Dresden
    Neustadt Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £47
  • Cheapest Flights Saturday

  • Lufthansa
    1h 5m
    0
    17:10
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    18:15
    Dresden Airport
    Dresden Airport Train Station
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £114
  • Lufthansa CityLine
    1h 5m
    0
    09:25
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    10:30
    Dresden Airport
    Dresden Airport Train Station
    0
    Lufthansa CityLine
    Economy
    from £127
  • Sunexpress
    21h 15m
    0
    13:45
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    11:00
    Dresden Airport
    Dresden Airport
    0
    Sunexpress
    Economy
    from £206

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    7h 10m
    0
    05:15
    Mainz
    Central Station
    12:25
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £27
  • FlixBus
    9h 5m
    0
    23:30
    Mainz
    Central Station
    08:35
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £32
  • Cheapest Carpool Sunday

  • BlaBlaCar
    5h 10m
    0
    08:00
    Mainz
    13:10
    Dresden
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £40
  • BlaBlaCar
    5h 0m
    0
    10:20
    Mainz
    15:20
    Dresden
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £42
  • Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • Pegasus Group LTD
    21h 15m
    0
    13:45
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    11:00
    Dresden Airport
    Dresden Airport
    0
    Pegasus Group LTD
    Economy
    from £129
  • Sunexpress
    21h 15m
    0
    13:45
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    11:00
    Dresden Airport
    Dresden Airport
    0
    Sunexpress
    Economy
    from £155
  • Lufthansa
    1h 5m
    0
    09:10
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    10:15
    Dresden Airport
    Dresden Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £198

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • FlixBus
    6h 35m
    0
    01:15
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    07:50
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £22
  • FlixBus
    7h 50m
    0
    09:55
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    17:45
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £22
  • FlixBus
    8h 45m
    0
    20:30
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    05:15
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £25
  • Cheapest Flights Tuesday

  • Lufthansa
    1h 5m
    0
    17:20
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    18:25
    Dresden Airport
    Dresden Airport Train Station
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £196
  • Lufthansa
    1h 5m
    0
    17:20
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    18:25
    Dresden Airport
    Dresden Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £198
  • Condor
    27h 0m
    0
    20:05
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    23:05
    Dresden Airport
    Dresden Airport
    0
    Condor
    Economy
    from £259

What are the fastest trips from Mainz to Dresden?

You can get to Dresden from Mainz in just 1h 5m with a Flight from Lufthansa. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Wednesday
from 1h 5m
Thursday
from 1h 5m
Friday
Saturday
from 1h 5m
Sunday
from 1h 5m
Monday
Tuesday
from 1h 5m

    Fastest Flights Wednesday

  • Lufthansa
    1h 5m
    0
    17:20
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    18:25
    Dresden Airport
    Dresden Airport Train Station
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £188
  • Lufthansa
    1h 5m
    0
    21:10
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    22:15
    Dresden Airport
    Dresden Airport Train Station
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £188
  • Lufthansa CityLine
    1h 5m
    0
    09:25
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    10:30
    Dresden Airport
    Dresden Airport Train Station
    0
    Lufthansa CityLine
    Economy
    from £401
  • Fastest Trains Wednesday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    6h 27m
    0
    18:10
    Mainz
    Central Station
    00:37
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £63
  • Deutsche Bahn
    8h 38m
    0
    20:49
    Mainz
    Central Station
    05:27
    Dresden
    Neustadt Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £47
  • Deutsche Bahn
    8h 45m
    0
    20:49
    Mainz
    Central Station
    05:34
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £47

    Fastest Flights Thursday

  • Lufthansa
    1h 5m
    0
    17:10
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    18:15
    Dresden Airport
    Dresden Airport Train Station
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £193
  • Lufthansa
    1h 5m
    0
    21:15
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    22:20
    Dresden Airport
    Dresden Airport Train Station
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £193
  • Lufthansa CityLine
    1h 5m
    0
    09:15
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    10:20
    Dresden Airport
    Dresden Airport Train Station
    0
    Lufthansa CityLine
    Economy
    from £591
  • Fastest Carpool Thursday

  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 50m
    0
    08:00
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    12:50
    Dresden
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £24
  • Fastest Buses Thursday

  • FlixBus
    6h 35m
    0
    01:15
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    07:50
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £21
  • FlixBus
    7h 10m
    0
    05:15
    Mainz
    Central Station
    12:25
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £20
  • FlixBus
    7h 50m
    0
    09:55
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    17:45
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £20

    Fastest Flights Saturday

  • Lufthansa
    1h 5m
    0
    17:10
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    18:15
    Dresden Airport
    Dresden Airport Train Station
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £114
  • Lufthansa CityLine
    1h 5m
    0
    09:25
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    10:30
    Dresden Airport
    Dresden Airport Train Station
    0
    Lufthansa CityLine
    Economy
    from £127
  • Condor
    7h 15m
    0
    08:30
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    15:45
    Dresden Airport
    Dresden Airport
    0
    Condor
    Economy
    from £273
  • Fastest Trains Saturday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    4h 53m
    0
    12:43
    Mainz
    Central Station
    17:36
    Dresden
    Neustadt Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £48
  • Deutsche Bahn
    4h 55m
    0
    14:43
    Mainz
    Central Station
    19:38
    Dresden
    Neustadt Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £47
  • Deutsche Bahn
    4h 55m
    0
    16:43
    Mainz
    Central Station
    21:38
    Dresden
    Neustadt Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £48
  • Fastest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    6h 35m
    0
    01:15
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    07:50
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £25
  • FlixBus
    7h 50m
    0
    09:55
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    17:45
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £25
  • FlixBus
    8h 45m
    0
    20:30
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    05:15
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £31

    Fastest Flights Sunday

  • Lufthansa
    1h 5m
    0
    09:10
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    10:15
    Dresden Airport
    Dresden Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £198
  • Lufthansa CityLine
    1h 5m
    0
    09:10
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    10:15
    Dresden Airport
    Dresden Airport Train Station
    0
    Lufthansa CityLine
    Economy
    from £390
  • Condor
    11h 25m
    0
    08:30
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    19:55
    Dresden Airport
    Dresden Airport
    0
    Condor
    Economy
    from £258
  • Fastest Carpool Sunday

  • BlaBlaCar
    5h 0m
    0
    10:20
    Mainz
    15:20
    Dresden
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £42
  • BlaBlaCar
    5h 10m
    0
    08:00
    Mainz
    13:10
    Dresden
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £40
  • Fastest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    7h 10m
    0
    05:15
    Mainz
    Central Station
    12:25
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £27
  • FlixBus
    9h 5m
    0
    23:30
    Mainz
    Central Station
    08:35
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £32

    Fastest Flights Tuesday

  • Lufthansa
    1h 5m
    0
    17:20
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    18:25
    Dresden Airport
    Dresden Airport Train Station
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £196
  • Lufthansa
    1h 5m
    0
    17:20
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    18:25
    Dresden Airport
    Dresden Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £198
  • Condor
    16h 25m
    0
    20:05
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    12:30
    Dresden Airport
    Dresden Airport
    0
    Condor
    Economy
    from £259
  • Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • FlixBus
    6h 35m
    0
    01:15
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    07:50
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £22
  • FlixBus
    7h 50m
    0
    09:55
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    17:45
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £22
  • FlixBus
    8h 45m
    0
    20:30
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    05:15
    Dresden
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £25
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Mainz to Dresden

What are the most popular stations in Mainz and Dresden?

In Mainz, you will usually depart from Central Station, Central Bus Station or Laubenheim Train Station, while in Dresden you will be arriving at Train Station, Neustadt Train Station or Central Bus Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Dresden from Mainz? With 9 connections between 3 Flight, Train, Carpool and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Mainz and Dresden, you can pay as low as £20 with a Bus from FlixBus.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from Lufthansa: you will get to Dresden in just 1h 5m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Mainz and Dresden are FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn and Lufthansa, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Mainz and Dresden is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Budenheim or to Freital, and look at flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport, and landing at Dresden Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Mainz to Dresden?

The most popular companies between Mainz and Dresden, are FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn and Lufthansa. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: FlixBus

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn

Airlines: Lufthansa, Condor, Lufthansa CityLine and 3 more.

All you need to know when you travel from Mainz to Dresden

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Mainz to Dresden. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Mainz to Dresden

How can I reach Dresden from Mainz?

Every day, there are on average 9 connections between Flight, Train, Carpool and Bus, with which you can get to Dresden from Mainz.

How far is Dresden from Mainz?

The distance between Mainz and Dresden is 405.4 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Mainz and Dresden?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 11 kgs of CO2, a train 14 kgs, a car 69 kgs, and a flight 100 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Mainz to Dresden?

You can get to Dresden with just £20 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.

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

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Dresden in just 1h 5m with a Flight from Lufthansa.

More routes to Mainz and to Dresden

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Mainz and to Dresden. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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