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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Riesa is to bus and train which costs €30 - €60 and takes 6h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Riesa is to fly and train which takes 4h 1m and costs €100 - €380.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Riesa?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Riesa. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Riesa Busbf/Bahnhof via Hannover Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

How far is it from Essen to Riesa?

The distance between Essen and Riesa is 571 km. The road distance is 501 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Riesa without a car is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs €85 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Essen to Riesa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Riesa train from?

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

Where does the Essen to Riesa train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Riesa?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Riesa is 501 km. It takes approximately 4h 51m to drive from Essen to Riesa.

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

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Where can I stay near Riesa?

There are 344+ hotels available in Riesa.

Essen to Riesa - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Essen to Riesa 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 Riesa Busbf/Bahnhoftrain 55 / ...
6h 30m
€86–146
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 Riesa Busbf/Bahnhoftrain 55 / ...
6h 41m
€34–57
Drive 501 km
1. Drive from Essen to Riesacar 501 km
4h 51m
€70–101
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 Riesa Busbf/Bahnhoftrain
4h 1m
€102–371
Bus, train via Brandis
1. Take the bus from Essen to Leipzigbus Kyiv-Den haag / ...
2. Take the train from Borsdorf(Sachs) to Riesa Busbf/Bahnhoftrain Re50
8h 28m
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 3m
€95–314
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane FRA - DRS
3. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Riesa Busbf/Bahnhoftrain
5h 10m
€167–390
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
5h 35m
€99–311
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/Halle Flughafen to Riesa Busbf/Bahnhoftrain
5h 46m
€128–252

Essen to Riesa by train

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6h 30mAverage Duration

€86Cheapest Price

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Distance: 571.1 km
Duration: 6h 30m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Riesa Busbf/Bahnhof via Hannover Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 30m.

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