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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Dahlen is to bus and train which costs €30 - €55 and takes 6h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Dahlen is to fly and train which takes 4h 47m and costs €90 - €370.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Dahlen?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Dahlen. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Dahlen(Sachs) via Hannover Hauptbahnhof and Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.

How far is it from Essen to Dahlen?

The distance between Essen and Dahlen is 549 km. The road distance is 465.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Dahlen without a car is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs €55 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Essen to Dahlen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Dahlen train from?

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

Where does the Essen to Dahlen train arrive?

Essen to Dahlen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Essen to Dahlen?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Dahlen is 465 km. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from Essen to Dahlen.

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

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Where can I stay near Dahlen?

There are 203+ hotels available in Dahlen.

Essen to Dahlen - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Essen to Dahlen by train, bus, car, or plane

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain 10 / ...
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain 55 / ...
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dahlen(Sachs)train S4
6h 46m
€56–146
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Leipzig central train stationbus 1304 / ...
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dahlen(Sachs)train Re50 / ...
6h 47m
€31–53
Drive 465.3 km
1. Drive from Essen to Dahlencar 465.3 km
4h 57m
€65–93
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Dresden Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane DUS - DRS
2. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Dahlen(Sachs)train
4h 47m
€90–364
Train via Hannoversch Münden
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hofgeismartrain Re
2. Take the train from Hann. Münden Bahnhof to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain Re8 / ...
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dahlen(Sachs)train S4
8h 43m
€92–155
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane FRA - LEJ
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dahlen(Sachs)train
5h 20m
€120–245
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane DUS - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Riesa Busbf/Bahnhoftrain
5h 52m
€112–336
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane CGN - BER
3. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Riesa Busbf/Bahnhoftrain
6h 24m
€106–333

Essen to Dahlen by train

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6h 46mAverage Duration

€56Cheapest Price

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Distance: 548.5 km
Duration: 6h 46m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Dahlen, Saxony, Germany?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Dahlen(Sachs) via Hannover Hauptbahnhof and Leipzig Hbf in around 6h 46m.

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