Dresden
Travelling by bus from Dresden to Frankfurt is the cheapest way to get between the two major cities when you are visiting Germany.
Coaches on this route are run by a company called Berlin Linien Bus. They offer bus services to cities all over the country. Their coaches are clean and new, and feature amenities like air conditioning and ample luggage storage space.
Buses from Dresden to Frankfurt depart twice a day, seven days a week. There is one departure early in the morning and one in the afternoon. Schedules change seasonally, so check timetables before you travel.
Buses leave from Bayrische Strasse outside of the Dresden Hauptbahnhof, which is the main train station in the city. After stopping in cities like Chemnitz, Glauchau, Gera, Jena, and Erfurt, buses arrive at the Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof.
The stated journey time on this route is 7 hours and 40 minutes, but the travel time ultimately depends on timetables and traffic. If you are making a connection in Frankfurt, make sure to leave yourself extra time in case of delays.
Tickets for buses from Dresden to Frankfurt start at 9 euros each way if you book online in advance and take advantage of special promotional fares. Otherwise tickets cost 22 euros for singles or 44 euros return.