The average train between Essen and Bautzen takes 10h 57m and the fastest train takes 8h 34m. 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 1:21 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Essen is at 8:21 PM which arrives into Bautzen at 9:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Hamm and take an average of 10h 57m. 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 Hamm(Westf)Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 57m.
Essen to Bautzen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Bautzen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bautzen station.
Book your Essen to Bautzen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), FlixTrain GmbH and 2 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 Hamm, S Südkreuz Bhf, and Dresden-Neustadt in around 8h 3m.