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

The cheapest way to get from Riesa to Essen is to train and bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 7h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riesa to Essen is to train and fly which takes 3h 48m and costs €100 - €380.

Is there a direct train between Riesa and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Riesa to Essen. However, there are services departing from Riesa Busbf/Bahnhof and arriving at Essen Hbf via Hannover Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.

How far is it from Riesa to Essen?

The distance between Riesa and Essen is 571 km. The road distance is 501.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Riesa to Essen without a car is to train via Hanover which takes 5h 59m and costs €80 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Riesa to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riesa to Essen train from?

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

Where does the Riesa to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Riesa to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Riesa to Essen is 502 km. It takes approximately 4h 54m to drive from Riesa to Essen.

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

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Where can I stay near Essen?

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

There are 10 ways to get from Riesa to Essen 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 via Hanover
best
1. Take the train from Riesa Busbf/Bahnhof to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...
5h 59m
€84–125
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Riesa Busbf/Bahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain 55 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Essen central train stationbus 1304 / ...
7h 28m
€33–54
Drive 501.7 km
1. Drive from Riesa to Essencar 501.7 km
4h 54m
€70–101
Train to Dresden Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Riesa Busbf/Bahnhof to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane DRS - DUS
3h 48m
€102–371
Train
1. Take the train from Riesa Busbf/Bahnhof to Dortmund Hbftrain 55
6h 2m
€91–148
Train, bus via Brandis
1. Take the train from Riesa Busbf/Bahnhof to Borsdorf(Sachs)train Re50
2. Take the bus from Leipzig to Essenbus Kyiv-Den haag / ...
8h 35m
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Riesa Busbf/Bahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BER - DUS
4h 3m
€95–318
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Riesa Busbf/Bahnhof 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
4h 45m
€99–342
Train to Dresden Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Riesa Busbf/Bahnhof to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DRS - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
5h 17m
€167–388
Train to Leipzig-Halle Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Riesa Busbf/Bahnhof to Leipzig/Halle Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LEJ - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
5h 10m
€128–254

Riesa to Essen by train

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5h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 571.1 km
Duration: 5h 59m

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

You can take a train from Riesa Busbf/Bahnhof to Essen Hbf via Hannover Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 59m.

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