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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Dresden is to rideshare which costs €21 - €35 and takes 5h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Dresden is to train and fly which takes 3h 21m and costs €90 - €360.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Dresden?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Essen central train station station and arriving at Dresden central station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Dresden?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 57m.

How far is it from Essen to Dresden?

The distance between Essen and Dresden is 539 km. The road distance is 534 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Dresden without a car is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs €45 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Essen to Dresden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Dresden bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Dresden train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Dresden?

The best way to get from Essen to Dresden is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs €45 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus via Magdeburg, which costs and takes 7h 35m.

Where does the Essen to Dresden bus arrive?

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

Where does the Essen to Dresden train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Dresden?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Dresden is 534 km. It takes approximately 5h to drive from Essen to Dresden.

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

Book your Essen to Dresden train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Dresden?

There are 2015+ hotels available in Dresden.

Can I share a ride from Essen to Dresden?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Essen and Dresden. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

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

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

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

Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Dresden Airport
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane DUS - DRS
3h 21m
€92–354
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Essen to Dresdenrideshare 533.9 km
5h 40m
€21–35
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain 51
5h 57m
€45–110
Bus via Magdeburg
1. Take the bus from Südviertel, Essen to Magdeburgbus Mykolayiv
2. Take the bus from Magdeburg to Dresdenbus Kyiv-Erfurt / ...
7h 35m
Drive 534 km
1. Drive from Essen to Dresdencar 534 km
5h
€75–107
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Dresden Airport
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane FRA - DRS
4h 30m
€157–363
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 Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 21m
€88–309
Train via Berlin
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhoftrain 10 / ...
2. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 27 / ...
6h 14m
€56–145
Train via Dortmund
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
7h 36m
€43–161
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Dresden central stationbus N23 / ...
7h 55m
€24–40

Essen to Dresden by train

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5h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 539.3 km
Duration: 3h 21m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt once daily. Tickets cost €45–110 and the journey takes 5h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Südviertel, Essen to Dresden via Magdeburg and Magdeburg in around 7h 35m.

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