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Dresden to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dresden and Essen takes 7h 36m and the fastest train takes 6h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Dresden to Essen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 36m
Duration
673 km
Distance
€150
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to S Spandau Bhftrain train 27
  2. Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to Essen Hbftrain train 10 / ...
6h 9m
€113–485

Dresden to Essen train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Dresden and Essen. The earliest departure is at 3:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Dresden is at 7:00 PM which arrives into Essen at 8:38 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 672.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 36m

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

You can take a train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Essen Hbf via S Spandau Bhf in around 6h 9m.

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