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4 h 51 min
554 km.
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Seven ways to Travel from Dresden to Essen

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Cheapest
By car (554 km)
4 h 51 min
554 km.
from $30
Fastest
Plane to Essen (Dusseldorf International Airport)
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Rideshare
4 h 51 min
554 km.
from $7.23
Bus, Plane (Fly Dresden Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport)
3 h 5 min
470 km.
from $221.54
Train via Berlin
6 h 8 min
470 km.
from $124.35
Train, Plane
4 h 24 min
470 km.
from $179.27
Bus, Plane (Fly Dresden Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport)
5 h 35 min
470 km.
from $252.52

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Dresden central station to Essen
Ave. Duration:
7h 40m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$53.43–$76.34

Airlines

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Dresden Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.56–$559.79
Plane from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.12–$521.63
Plane from Dresden Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
3h 26m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$58.52–$508.90

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Dresden Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$95.42–$419.85
Plane from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$69.97–$254.45

Train operators

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Essen
Ave. Duration:
24 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$27.99–$63.61

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Essen
Ave. Duration:
21 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.72–$30.53
Train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to S+U
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$49.62–$55.98
Train from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Essen
Ave. Duration:
3h 47m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$95.42–$108.14
Train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$47.07–$53.43
Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 to Essen
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$34.35–$38.17
Train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Essen
Ave. Duration:
7h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$114.50–$133.59
Train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
6h 47m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$108.14–$127.23

Railjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
Train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to S+U
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.90–$54.71

ÖBB EuroCity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to S+U
Ave. Duration:
2h 4m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$41.98–$59.80

Hungarian Railways (MÁV)

Phone:
+36 (1) 3 49 49 49
Website:
mavcsoport.hu/en
Train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to S+U
Ave. Duration:
1h 59m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$9.54–$11.45

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Essen
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$11.45–$16.54

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Essen
Ave. Duration:
22 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.18–$15.27
Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 to Essen
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$19.08–$27.99

Österreichische Bundesbahnen

Website:
konzern.oebb.at/
Train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to S+U
Ave. Duration:
2h 23m
Frequency:
Once daily

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Email:
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to S+U
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.54–$24.17
Train from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Essen
Ave. Duration:
5h 9m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$45.80–$69.97
Train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Essen
Ave. Duration:
6h 38m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$57.25–$82.70
Train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
6h 1m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.71–$82.70
Train from Dresden Central Station to Oberhausen
Ave. Duration:
7h 36m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$63.61–$95.42

Questions and Answers

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 $45.65 - $65.22 and takes 7h 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 5m and costs $97.83 - $467.39 .

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 three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Dresden and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt and arriving at Essen Hbf. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 5m.

How far is it from Dresden to Essen?

The distance between Dresden and Essen is 539 km. The road distance is 559 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 via Berlin which takes 6h 8m and costs $53.26 - $152.17 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 5m 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-Express, depart from Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Dresden to Essen?

The best way to get from Dresden to Essen is to train via Berlin which takes 6h 8m and costs $53.26 - $152.17 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45.65 - $65.22 and takes 7h 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-Express, arrive at S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Dresden to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Dresden to Essen is 559 km. It takes approximately 4h 43m 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 1889+ hotels available in Essen. Prices start at $41.36 per night.
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