The average train between Essen and Bautzen takes 6h 55m and the fastest train takes 6h 36m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly between Essen and Bautzen. The earliest departure is at 12:22 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 4:21 PM which arrives into Bautzen at 11:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Berlin Hbf and take an average of 6h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Essen to Bautzen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
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 6h 55m.
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), Die Länderbahn and trilex - Die Länderbahn GmbH DLB.
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 10m.