What is the cheapest way to get from Dresden to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Dresden to Essen is to bus which costs €45 - €75 and takes 8h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dresden to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Dresden to Essen is to fly and train which takes 3h 9m and costs €120 - €410.

Is there a direct bus between Dresden and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dresden central station station and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Dresden and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dresden Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Essen Hbf. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 5m.

How far is it from Dresden to Essen?

The distance between Dresden and Essen is 539 km. The road distance is 545.4 km.

How do I travel from Dresden to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Dresden to Essen without a car is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs €50 - €240.

How long does it take to get from Dresden to Essen?

It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Dresden to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dresden to Essen bus from?

Dresden to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dresden central station.

Where do I catch the Dresden to Essen train from?

Dresden to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Dresden to Essen?

The best way to get from Dresden to Essen is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs €50 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €75 and takes 8h 40m.

Where does the Dresden to Essen bus arrive?

Dresden to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

Where does the Dresden to Essen train arrive?

Dresden to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Dresden to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Dresden to Essen is 545 km. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Dresden to Essen.

How do I get a train ticket from Dresden to Essen?

Book your Dresden to Essen train tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

How do I get a bus ticket from Dresden to Essen?

Book your Dresden to Essen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2578+ hotels available in Essen.

Dresden to Essen - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Dresden to Essen by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly Dresden Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane DRS - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Essen Hbftrain
3h 9m
€120–401
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Essen central train stationbus 023 / ...
8h 40m
€45–75
Train
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbftrain 51
6h 5m
€50–240
Drive 545.4 km
1. Drive from Dresden to Essencar 545.4 km
4h 46m
€81–117
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BER - DUS
4h 21m
€116–343
Fly Dresden Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane DRS - CGN
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain
5h 42m
€151–488
Train via Reinickendorf
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to S Spandau Bhftrain 27
2. Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to Hammtrain 10 / ...
3. Take the train from Hamm(Westf)Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Re
6h 5m
€108–259
Train via Kassel
1. Take the train from Dresden Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain Ec
2. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Kamentrain Re
3. Take the train from Kamen to Essen Hbftrain Re
9h 9m

Dresden to Essen by train

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Distance: 539.3 km
Duration: 3h 9m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf twice daily. Tickets cost €100–240 and the journey takes 6h 5m. FlixTrain GmbH also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dresden central station to Essen central train station twice daily. Tickets cost €45–75 and the journey takes 8h 40m.

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