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5 h 5 min
534 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Dresden to Essen

Composite routes from Dresden to Essen

Cheapest
5 h 5 min
Car
534 km.
from $29
Other
3 h 5 min
Bus, Plane
470 km.
from $221.54
6 h 8 min
470 km.
from $124.35
4 h 24 min
Train, Plane
470 km.
from $179.27
5 h 35 min
Bus, Plane
470 km.
from $252.52

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 1
FlixBus
Website
FlixBus
Website
7h 40m
3 times a day
$53.43–$76.34
+49 30 300 137 300
+49 30 300 137 300
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Airlines
Found: 2
Lufthansa
Website
Eurowings
Website
Lufthansa
Website
3h
Every day
$203.56–$559.79
Eurowings
Website
1h 10m
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
$95.42–$419.85
Train operators
Found: 9
Eurostar
Website
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
Railjet
Website
ÖBB EuroCity
Website
Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Website
Deutsche Bahn Regional
Website
National Express
Website
Österreichische Bundesbahnen
Website
Flixtrain
Website
Eurostar
Website
24 min
Once daily
$27.99–$63.61
+44 343 218 6186
+44 343 218 6186
Call
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
21 min
Hourly
$26.72–$30.53
+49 30 311-682904
+49 30 311-682904
Call
Railjet
Website
1h 51m
Once daily
$36.90–$54.71
+43 51717
+43 51717
Call
ÖBB EuroCity
Website
2h 4m
Every 4 hours
$41.98–$59.80
+43 5 1717
+43 5 1717
Call
Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Website
1h 59m
Twice daily
$9.54–$11.45
+36 (1) 3 49 49 49
+36 (1) 3 49 49 49
Call
Deutsche Bahn Regional
Website
37 min
Every 30 minutes
$11.45–$16.54
+49 30 2970
+49 30 2970
Call
National Express
Website
22 min
Every 20 minutes
$10.18–$15.27
08717 81 81 81
08717 81 81 81
Call
Österreichische Bundesbahnen
Website
2h 23m
Once daily
Flixtrain
Website
2h 15m
Once daily
$16.54–$24.17
+49 30 300 137 100
+49 30 300 137 100
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

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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