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Dresden to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The train between Dresden and Essen takes 7h 41m. The train runs, on average, 4 times per week from Dresden to Essen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 41m
Duration
630 km
Distance
€110
Average price
4 times a week
Frequency

Dresden to Essen train times

Trains run 4 times a week between Dresden and Essen. The service departs Dresden at 9:07 AM in the morning, which arrives into Essen at 16:48:00. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 7h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dresden to Essen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 630.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 41m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf twice daily. Tickets cost €100–230 and the journey takes 6h 5m. FlixTrain GmbH also services this route twice daily.

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