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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Dresden is to rideshare which costs €22 - €40 and takes 5h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Dresden is to train and fly which takes 3h 22m and costs €120 - €410.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Dresden?

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

Is there a direct train between Essen and Dresden?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Essen Central Station station and arriving at Dresden-Neustadt. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 27m.

How far is it from Essen to Dresden?

The distance between Essen and Dresden is 704 km. The road distance is 535.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Dresden without a car is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs €55 - €270.

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

The train from Essen Central Station to Dresden-Neustadt takes 6h 27m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Essen to Dresden bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Dresden train from?

Essen to Dresden train services, operated by FlixTrain GmbH, depart from Essen Central Station.

Train or bus from Essen to Dresden?

The best way to get from Essen to Dresden is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs €55 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €75 and takes 8h 40m.

Where does the Essen to Dresden bus arrive?

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

Where does the Essen to Dresden train arrive?

Essen to Dresden train services, operated by FlixTrain GmbH, arrive at Dresden-Neustadt station.

Can I drive from Essen to Dresden?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Dresden is 536 km. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from Essen to Dresden.

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

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Dresden?

There are 2104+ hotels available in Dresden.

Can I share a ride from Essen to Dresden?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Essen and Dresden. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Essen to Dresden - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and rideshare

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Essen Central Station to Dresden-Neustadttrain Flx30
6h 27m
€55–270
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Essen to Dresdenrideshare 535.8 km
5h 40m
€22–40
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Dresden central stationbus 023 / ...
8h 40m
€45–75
Drive 535.9 km
1. Drive from Essen to Dresdencar 535.9 km
4h 58m
€79–115
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Dresden Airport
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane FRA - DRS
4h 26m
€165–395
Train via Hagen
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hagen Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Hagen Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 55
8h 14m
€108–274
Train via Gelsenkirchen Central Station
1. Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Central Station to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain Flx30
9h 7m
€55–80
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Dresden Airport
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane DUS - DRS
3h 22m
€120–401
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane DUS - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 21m
€117–344
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Koeln/Bonn Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane CGN - BER
3. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 14m
€116–321

Essen to Dresden by train

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Distance: 703.5 km
Duration: 6h 27m

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

FlixTrain GmbH operates a train from Essen Central Station to Dresden-Neustadt once daily. Tickets cost €55–80 and the journey takes 6h 27m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route once daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Dresden central station twice daily. Tickets cost €45–75 and the journey takes 8h 40m.

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