The average train between Dresden and Essen takes 7h 36m and the fastest train takes 6h 24m. The train runs, on average, 3 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.
Trains run 3 times a week between Dresden and Essen. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dresden is at 7:00 AM which arrives into Essen at 3:13 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Dresden to Essen. However, there are services departing from Dresden station and arriving at Essen station via S Spandau Bhf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
Dresden to Essen train services, operated by FlixTrain GmbH, depart from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt station.
Dresden to Essen train services, operated by FlixTrain GmbH, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Dresden to Essen train tickets online with FlixTrain GmbH and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Dresden and Essen is 470.1 km. The road distance is 673 km.
You can take a train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Essen Hbf via S Spandau Bhf in around 6h 5m.
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