Essen to Bautzen Trains

Essen to Bautzen trains

Travel from

Search accommodation with Expedia

Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Bautzen takes 9h 32m and the fastest train takes 7h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Bautzen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 32m
Duration: 728 km
Distance: €126
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Hanover

best

Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain 10 / ...
Take the train from Hannover Hbf to Berlin Hbftrain Ice
Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain 27 / ...
Take the train from Dresden-Neustadt to Bautzentrain Rb / ...

8h 14m

€72–245

Essen to Bautzen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Essen and Bautzen. The earliest departure is at 7:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 5:21 PM which arrives into Bautzen at 9:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Hannover Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 9h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:21 PM → 9:13 AM
Arrives next day
15h 52m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

7:22 AM → 3:55 PM
8h 33m • 3 changes
9:19 AM → 5:55 PM
8h 36m • 3 changes
11:21 AM → 7:55 PM
8h 34m • 3 changes
1:21 PM → 9:55 PM
8h 34m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

7:22 AM → 3:55 PM
8h 33m • 3 changes
9:19 AM → 5:55 PM
8h 36m • 3 changes
11:21 AM → 7:55 PM
8h 34m • 3 changes
1:21 PM → 9:55 PM
8h 34m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

7:22 AM → 3:55 PM
8h 33m • 3 changes
9:19 AM → 5:55 PM
8h 36m • 3 changes
11:21 AM → 7:55 PM
8h 34m • 3 changes
1:21 PM → 9:55 PM
8h 34m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

7:22 AM → 3:55 PM
8h 33m • 3 changes
9:19 AM → 5:55 PM
8h 36m • 3 changes
11:21 AM → 7:55 PM
8h 34m • 3 changes
1:21 PM → 9:55 PM
8h 34m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:22 AM → 3:55 PM
8h 33m • 3 changes
9:19 AM → 5:55 PM
8h 36m • 3 changes
11:21 AM → 7:55 PM
8h 34m • 3 changes
1:21 PM → 9:55 PM
8h 34m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

7:22 AM → 3:55 PM
8h 33m • 3 changes
9:19 AM → 5:55 PM
8h 36m • 3 changes
11:21 AM → 7:55 PM
8h 34m • 3 changes
1:21 PM → 9:55 PM
8h 34m • 3 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Essen to Bautzen? 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.

Find Transport to Bautzen

Trip Overview

Train via Hanover

Essen to Bautzen train times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:21 PM → 9:13 AMArrives next day

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

7:22 AM → 3:55 PM

9:19 AM → 5:55 PM

11:21 AM → 7:55 PM

1:21 PM → 9:55 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

7:22 AM → 3:55 PM

9:19 AM → 5:55 PM

11:21 AM → 7:55 PM

1:21 PM → 9:55 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

7:22 AM → 3:55 PM

9:19 AM → 5:55 PM

11:21 AM → 7:55 PM

1:21 PM → 9:55 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

7:22 AM → 3:55 PM

9:19 AM → 5:55 PM

11:21 AM → 7:55 PM

1:21 PM → 9:55 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:22 AM → 3:55 PM

9:19 AM → 5:55 PM

11:21 AM → 7:55 PM

1:21 PM → 9:55 PM

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

7:22 AM → 3:55 PM

9:19 AM → 5:55 PM

11:21 AM → 7:55 PM

1:21 PM → 9:55 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Essen Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhof

Train from Berlin Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt

Train from Dortmund Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt

Train trips from Essen

Train trips to Bautzen

Alternative transport options

5:21 PM → 9:13 AM
Arrives next day