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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Saxony is to rideshare which costs €16 - €28 and takes 4h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Saxony is to train and fly which takes 3h 15m and costs €80 - €360.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Saxony?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Essen central train station station and arriving at Leipzig central train station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Saxony?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Saxony. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Leipzig Hbf via Hannover Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.

How far is it from Essen to Saxony?

The distance between Essen and Saxony is 537 km. The road distance is 417.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Saxony without a car is to train via Hanover which takes 5h 38m and costs €45 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Essen to Saxony, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Saxony bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Saxony train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Saxony?

The best way to get from Essen to Saxony is to train via Hanover which takes 5h 38m and costs €45 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €50 and takes 6h 55m.

Where does the Essen to Saxony bus arrive?

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

Where does the Essen to Saxony train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Saxony?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Saxony is 417 km. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Essen to Saxony.

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

Book your Essen to Saxony train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Saxony?

There are 320+ hotels available in Saxony.

Can I share a ride from Essen to Saxony?

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

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

There are 8 ways to get from Essen to Saxony by train, plane, bus, rideshare, 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.

Train, 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 15m
€81–354
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Essen to Leipzigrideshare 418.2 km
4h 44m
€16–28
Train via Hanover
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain 10 / ...
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain 55 / ...
5h 38m
€46–152
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Leipzig central train stationbus 023 / ...
6h 55m
€25–50
Fly 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 S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbftrain
4h 47m
€87–347
Train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain 55 / ...
6h 10m
€48–171
Train via Kassel
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Kamentrain Re
2. Take the train from Kamen to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain Re
3. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain Re8 / ...
7h 39m
€80–148
Drive 417.4 km
1. Drive from Essen to Leipzigcar 417.4 km
4h 22m
€59–85

Essen to Saxony by train

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5h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 537 km
Duration: 3h 15m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Leipzig Hbf via Hannover Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 38m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Leipzig central train station twice daily. Tickets cost €25–50 and the journey takes 6h 55m.

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