What is the cheapest way to get from Dresden to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Dresden to Essen is to bus which costs €25 - €65 and takes 7h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dresden to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Dresden to Essen is to fly and train which takes 3h 5m and costs €75 - €360.

Is there a direct bus between Dresden and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dresden central station station and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Dresden and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt and arriving at Essen Hbf. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 6h 7m.

How far is it from Dresden to Essen?

The distance between Dresden and Essen is 539 km. The road distance is 535.1 km.

How do I travel from Dresden to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Dresden to Essen without a car is to train via Berlin which takes 5h 59m and costs €50 - €140.

How long does it take to get from Dresden to Essen?

It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Dresden to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dresden to Essen bus from?

Dresden to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dresden central station.

Where do I catch the Dresden to Essen train from?

Dresden to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Dresden to Essen?

The best way to get from Dresden to Essen is to train via Berlin which takes 5h 59m and costs €50 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €65 and takes 7h 40m.

Where does the Dresden to Essen bus arrive?

Dresden to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

Where does the Dresden to Essen train arrive?

Dresden to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Berlin Hbf station.

Can I drive from Dresden to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Dresden to Essen is 535 km. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from Dresden to Essen.

How do I get a train ticket from Dresden to Essen?

Book your Dresden to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Dresden to Essen?

Book your Dresden to Essen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2425+ hotels available in Essen.

Dresden to Essen - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Dresden to Essen by plane, train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Dresden Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane DRS - DUS
2. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Essen Hbftrain
3h 5m
€76–358
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Essen central train stationbus 1304 / ...
7h 40m
€25–65
Train via Berlin
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Berlin Hbftrain 27 / ...
2. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...
5h 59m
€50–139
Drive 535.1 km
1. Drive from Dresden to Essencar 535.1 km
5h 1m
€76–109
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BER - DUS
4h 18m
€97–320
Fly Dresden Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane DRS - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain
5h 51m
€186–542
Fly Dresden Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DRS - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
4h 40m
€165–365
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BER - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain
5h 3m
€92–344
Train
1. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Essen Hbftrain 51
6h 7m
€55–120
Train #2
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Dortmund Hbftrain 55 / ...
6h 38m
€35–187

Dresden to Essen by train

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Distance: 539.4 km
Duration: 3h 5m

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

You can take a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf via Berlin Hbf in around 5h 59m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dresden central station to Essen central train station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €25–65 and the journey takes 7h 40m.

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