How to Travel from
Essen to Dresden
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Essen, Germany → Dresden, Germany
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Essen to Dresden
Composite routes from Essen to Dresden
Cheapest
5 h 5 min
Car
537 km.
from $29
Other
3 h 23 min
Train, Plane
470 km.
from $222.17
6 h 25 min
470 km.
from $125.98
4 h 39 min
Train, Plane
470 km.
from $226.23
4 h 52 min
Bus, Plane
470 km.
from $179.24
7 h 37 min
470 km.
from $132.35
8 h 20 min
470 km.
from $104.83
Route Navigator Essen - Dresden
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Continue and take A 40 toward Duisburg
Duisburg, A 40, 2 km 827 м
2 km 827 м
Keep right and drive toward Essen-Holsterhausen, -Altendorf
Essen-Holsterhausen, -Altendorf, 338 м
338 м
Keep left
27 м
27 м
Continue onto Martin-Luther-Straße
Martin-Luther-Straße, 19 м
19 м
Turn left onto Martin-Luther-Straße
Martin-Luther-Straße, 41 м
41 м
Turn left onto Hobeisenstraße
Hobeisenstraße, 18 м
18 м
Continue and take A 40 toward Bochum
Bochum, A 40, 30 km 705 м
30 km 705 м
Keep right toward A 45
A 45, 138 м
138 м
Keep left and take A 45 toward Hannover, Dortmund-Hafen
Hannover, Dortmund-Hafen, A 45, 382 м
382 м
Keep left and take A 40 toward Dortmund
Dortmund, A 40, 6 km 131 м
6 km 131 м
Continue onto Rheinlanddamm and drive toward Unna, Dortmund
Rheinlanddamm, Unna, Dortmund, 88 km 136 м
88 km 136 м
Keep right and take A 33, B 480 toward Bielefeld, Paderborn, Brilon, Bad Wünnenberg
Bielefeld, Paderborn, Brilon, Bad Wünnenberg, A 33, B 480, 158 м
158 м
Keep left and take A 33 toward Bielefeld, Paderborn
Bielefeld, Paderborn, A 33, 337 м
337 м
Keep left and take A 44 toward Kassel
Kassel, A 44, 30 km 190 м
30 km 190 м
Keep right and take B 252 toward Warburg, Beverungen, Brakel, Volkmarsen
Warburg, Beverungen, Brakel, Volkmarsen, B 252, 334 м
334 м
Keep left and drive toward Beverungen, Brakel, Warburg
Beverungen, Brakel, Warburg, 29 м
29 м
Turn left onto Ostwestfalenstraße and drive toward Beverungen, Brakel, Warburg
Ostwestfalenstraße, Beverungen, Brakel, Warburg, 3 km 199 м
3 km 199 м
Keep right and take B 7 toward Brilon, Paderborn, Scherfede, Warburg
Brilon, Paderborn, Scherfede, Warburg, B 7, 178 м
178 м
Keep right and take B 7 toward Warburg
Warburg, B 7, 39 м
39 м
Turn slight right onto B 7
20 km 981 м
20 km 981 м
Turn left onto K 50
4 km 73 м
4 km 73 м
Keep right onto K 50
30 м
30 м
Turn slight right onto B 83
3 km 539 м
3 km 539 м
Turn left onto K 48
225 м
225 м
Turn left onto K 48
2 km 964 м
2 km 964 м
Turn right onto Grebensteiner Straße
Grebensteiner Straße, 1 km 240 м
1 km 240 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto In der Selle
In der Selle, 4 km 220 м
4 km 220 м
Turn sharp right
123 м
123 м
Turn right onto Kasseler Straße
Kasseler Straße, 100 м
100 м
Turn left onto Neue Wilhelmshäuser Straße
Neue Wilhelmshäuser Straße, 5 km 800 м
5 km 800 м
Turn left onto Mündener Straße
Mündener Straße, 6 km 663 м
6 km 663 м
Keep right and take B 496 toward Kassel, Lutterberg, Altstadt, Zentrum
Kassel, Lutterberg, Altstadt, Zentrum, B 496, 1 km 509 м
1 km 509 м
Turn left onto Am Feuerteich and drive toward Bahnhof, Innenstadt
Am Feuerteich, Bahnhof, Innenstadt, 1 km 364 м
1 km 364 м
Turn right onto Hedemündener Straße and take A 7 toward Hannover, Witzenhausen, Hedemünden
Hedemündener Straße, Hannover, Witzenhausen, Hedemünden, A 7, 10 km 516 м
10 km 516 м
Turn left onto Elleröder Straße and drive toward Stockhausen, Atzenhausen
Elleröder Straße, Stockhausen, Atzenhausen, 4 km 161 м
4 km 161 м
Continue onto K 73 and drive toward Friedland
Friedland, 2 km 589 м
2 km 589 м
Turn left onto Berlepscher Straße
Berlepscher Straße, 2 km 579 м
2 km 579 м
Turn right onto Berlepscher Straße
Berlepscher Straße, 3 km 216 м
3 km 216 м
Turn right onto L 3238 and drive toward Witzenhausen
Witzenhausen, 1 km 527 м
1 km 527 м
Turn left onto B 27
361 м
361 м
At roundabout, take exit 2
149 km 1 м
149 km 1 м
Keep left onto A 38 and drive toward Dresden, Leipzig, München
Dresden, Leipzig, München, 64 km 148 м
64 km 148 м
Keep right and take A 14 toward Dresden, Görlitz
Dresden, Görlitz, A 14, 66 km 452 м
66 km 452 м
Keep left onto A 14 and take A 4 toward Görlitz, Dresden
Görlitz, Dresden, A 4, 21 km 848 м
21 km 848 м
Keep right and take B 6 toward Dresden-Altstadt, Meißen, GVZ
Dresden-Altstadt, Meißen, GVZ, B 6, 2 km 610 м
2 km 610 м
Turn right onto Meißner Landstraße and take B 6 toward Zentrum, GVZ
Meißner Landstraße, Zentrum, GVZ, B 6, 2 km 465 м
2 km 465 м
Continue onto Hamburger Straße and drive toward VW-Manufaktur
Hamburger Straße, VW-Manufaktur, 1 km 176 м
1 km 176 м
Continue onto Schäferstraße and drive toward VW-Manufaktur, Zentrum
Schäferstraße, VW-Manufaktur, Zentrum, 1 km 475 м
1 km 475 м
Turn sharp left onto Hertha-Lindner-Straße
Hertha-Lindner-Straße, 233 м
233 м
Turn right onto Ostra-Allee
Ostra-Allee, 319 м
319 м
Turn right onto Kleine Brüdergasse
Kleine Brüdergasse, 157 м
157 м
Turn left onto Taschenberg
Taschenberg, 62 м
62 м
Turn right onto Taschenberg
Taschenberg, 58 м
58 м
Turn right onto Schloßstraße
Schloßstraße, 46 м
46 м
Turn left onto Rosmaringasse
Rosmaringasse, 71 м
71 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Train operators
Found: 6
DB
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
21 min
Every 3 hours
$26.72–$30.53
+49 30 311-682904
+49 30 311-682904
Questions and Answers
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 $23.91 - $38.04 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 23m and costs $97.83 - $467.39 .
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 7h 45m.
Is there a direct train between Essen and Dresden?
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 30m.
How far is it from Essen to Dresden?
The distance between Essen and Dresden is 539 km. The road distance is 559.8 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 via Berlin which takes 6h 25m and costs $53.26 - $141.30 .
How long does it take to get from Essen to Dresden?
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Essen to Dresden, including transfers.
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 Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Train, bus or fly from Essen to Dresden?
The best way to get from Essen to Dresden is to train via Berlin which takes 6h 25m and costs $53.26 - $141.30 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45.65 - $65.22 and takes 7h 45m. There are no good options to train between Essen to Dresden.
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 Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof station.
Can I drive from Essen to Dresden?
Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Dresden is 560 km. It takes approximately 4h 40m 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 1763+ hotels available in Dresden. Prices start at $50.05 per night.
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.
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