The train between Essen and Dresden takes 7h 46m. The train runs, on average, 4 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 4 times a week between Essen and Dresden. The service departs Essen at 1:05 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Dresden at 20:51:00. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 7h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Essen Central Station and arriving at Dresden-Neustadt station. Services depart four times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 46m.
Essen to Dresden train services, operated by FlixTrain GmbH, depart from Essen Central Station.
Essen to Dresden train services, operated by FlixTrain GmbH, arrive at Dresden-Neustadt station.
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The distance between Essen and Dresden is 470.1 km. The road distance is 536 km.
FlixTrain GmbH operates a train from Essen Central Station to Dresden-Neustadt once daily. Tickets cost €55–85 and the journey takes 6h 27m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route once daily.