The average train between Essen and Bautzen takes 7h 43m and the fastest train takes 6h 36m. 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.
Trains run 5 times a day between Essen and Bautzen. The earliest departure is at 12:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 8:21 PM which arrives into Bautzen at 9:18 AM. All services require a transfer at S Südkreuz Bhf and take an average of 7h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Bautzen. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Bautzen station via S Südkreuz Bhf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.
Essen to Bautzen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Bautzen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bautzen Bahnhof station.
Book your Essen to Bautzen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), trilex - Die Länderbahn GmbH DLB and 3 other operators.
The distance between Essen and Bautzen is 516.5 km. The road distance is 729 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Bautzen Bahnhof via S Südkreuz Bhf and Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt in around 7h 24m.