The train between Essen and Dresden takes 5h 56m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Essen to Dresden. 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 week between Essen and Dresden. The earliest departure is at 1:15 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Essen is at 5:04 PM which arrives into Dresden at 11:00 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Essen station and arriving at Dresden station. Services depart 5 times a week, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 5h 56m.
Essen to Dresden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Dresden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt station.
Book your Essen to Dresden train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and FlixTrain GmbH.
The distance between Essen and Dresden is 470.1 km. The road distance is 626 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt twice daily. Tickets cost €110–550 and the journey takes 5h 57m. FlixTrain GmbH also services this route 5 times a week.