The average train between Essen and Bautzen takes 8h 20m and the fastest train takes 7h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Bautzen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Essen and Bautzen. The earliest departure is at 7:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 5:54 PM which arrives into Bautzen at 6:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Berlin Hbf and take an average of 8h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Bautzen. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Bautzen station via S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
Essen to Bautzen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Bautzen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Bautzen station.
Book your Essen to Bautzen train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Essen and Bautzen is 516.5 km. The road distance is 728 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Bautzen via Berlin Hbf and Dresden-Neustadt in around 7h 28m.