What is the best way to travel from Dresden to Essen?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses, Trains, Flights and Carpool to Essen from Dresden. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Essen from Dresden?
You can reach Essen with just £18 by taking a Train from Deutsche Bahn, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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FlixBus7h 50m022:15DresdenTrain Station06:05EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Train Station, Dresden (Germany) at 21/12/2025 22:15:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 22/12/2025 06:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
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FlixBus7h 40m021:20DresdenTrain Station05:00EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Train Station, Dresden (Germany) at 21/12/2025 21:20:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 22/12/2025 05:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
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Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo1h 10m014:45Dresden AirportDresden Airport Train Station15:55Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo goes from Dresden Airport Train Station, Dresden Airport (Germany) at 21/12/2025 14:45:00 to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 21/12/2025 15:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £68 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
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Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo6h 30m010:40Dresden AirportDresden Airport Train Station17:10Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo goes from Dresden Airport Train Station, Dresden Airport (Germany) at 21/12/2025 10:40:00 to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 21/12/2025 17:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £167 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
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Swiss International Air Lines14h 10m018:45Dresden AirportDresden Airport Train Station08:55Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Swiss International Air Lines goes from Dresden Airport Train Station, Dresden Airport (Germany) at 21/12/2025 18:45:00 to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 22/12/2025 08:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £260 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 10m
Cheapest Buses Sunday
Cheapest Flights Sunday
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Lufthansa CityLine32h 35m009:20Dresden AirportDresden Airport Train Station17:55Dortmund AirportDortmund Airport0EconomyA Flight from Lufthansa CityLine goes from Dresden Airport Train Station, Dresden Airport (Germany) at 22/12/2025 09:20:00 to Dortmund Airport, Dortmund Airport (Germany) arriving at 23/12/2025 17:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £259 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 35m
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Sunexpress24h 5m011:50Dresden AirportDresden Airport Train Station11:55Dortmund AirportDortmund Airport0EconomyA Flight from Sunexpress goes from Dresden Airport Train Station, Dresden Airport (Germany) at 22/12/2025 11:50:00 to Dortmund Airport, Dortmund Airport (Germany) arriving at 23/12/2025 11:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £289 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 5m
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Lufthansa CityLine2h 50m009:20Dresden AirportDresden Airport Train Station12:10Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Lufthansa CityLine goes from Dresden Airport Train Station, Dresden Airport (Germany) at 22/12/2025 09:20:00 to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 22/12/2025 12:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £304 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
Cheapest Flights Monday
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Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo17h 10m017:35Dresden AirportDresden Airport Train Station10:45Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo goes from Dresden Airport Train Station, Dresden Airport (Germany) at 23/12/2025 17:35:00 to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 24/12/2025 10:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £96 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 10m
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Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo16h 15m017:35Dresden AirportDresden Airport Train Station09:50Dortmund AirportDortmund Airport0EconomyA Flight from Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo goes from Dresden Airport Train Station, Dresden Airport (Germany) at 23/12/2025 17:35:00 to Dortmund Airport, Dortmund Airport (Germany) arriving at 24/12/2025 09:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £99 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 15m
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Lufthansa CityLine3h 45m016:25Dresden AirportDresden Airport Train Station20:10Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Lufthansa CityLine goes from Dresden Airport Train Station, Dresden Airport (Germany) at 23/12/2025 16:25:00 to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 23/12/2025 20:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £319 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
Cheapest Flights Tuesday
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Deutsche Bahn9h 14m020:00DresdenNeustadt Train Station05:14EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Neustadt Train Station, Dresden (Germany) at 24/12/2025 20:00:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 25/12/2025 05:14:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 14m
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Deutsche Bahn8h 45m018:17DresdenNeustadt Train Station03:02EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Neustadt Train Station, Dresden (Germany) at 24/12/2025 18:17:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 25/12/2025 03:02:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
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Deutsche Bahn9h 38m021:20DresdenNeustadt Train Station06:58EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Neustadt Train Station, Dresden (Germany) at 24/12/2025 21:20:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 25/12/2025 06:58:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 38m
Cheapest Trains Wednesday
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Lufthansa CityLine17h 15m016:25Dresden AirportDresden Airport Train Station09:40Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Lufthansa CityLine goes from Dresden Airport Train Station, Dresden Airport (Germany) at 25/12/2025 16:25:00 to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 26/12/2025 09:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £257 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 15m
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Lufthansa CityLine15h 15m016:25Dresden AirportDresden Airport Train Station07:40Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Lufthansa CityLine goes from Dresden Airport Train Station, Dresden Airport (Germany) at 25/12/2025 16:25:00 to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 26/12/2025 07:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £268 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 15m
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Lufthansa CityLine11h 25m011:00Dresden AirportDresden Airport Train Station22:25Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Lufthansa CityLine goes from Dresden Airport Train Station, Dresden Airport (Germany) at 25/12/2025 11:00:00 to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 25/12/2025 22:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £312 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 25m
Cheapest Flights Thursday
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Lufthansa CityLine15h 40m016:25Dresden AirportDresden Airport Train Station08:05Dortmund AirportDortmund Airport0EconomyA Flight from Lufthansa CityLine goes from Dresden Airport Train Station, Dresden Airport (Germany) at 26/12/2025 16:25:00 to Dortmund Airport, Dortmund Airport (Germany) arriving at 27/12/2025 08:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £275 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 40m
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Lufthansa CityLine15h 35m016:25Dresden AirportDresden Airport Train Station08:00Dortmund AirportDortmund Airport0EconomyA Flight from Lufthansa CityLine goes from Dresden Airport Train Station, Dresden Airport (Germany) at 26/12/2025 16:25:00 to Dortmund Airport, Dortmund Airport (Germany) arriving at 27/12/2025 08:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £307 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 35m
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Sunexpress23h 45m011:50Dresden AirportDresden Airport Train Station11:35Dortmund AirportDortmund Airport0EconomyA Flight from Sunexpress goes from Dresden Airport Train Station, Dresden Airport (Germany) at 26/12/2025 11:50:00 to Dortmund Airport, Dortmund Airport (Germany) arriving at 27/12/2025 11:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £328 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 45m
Cheapest Flights Friday
What are the fastest trips from Dresden to Essen?
You can get to Essen from Dresden in just 1h 10m with a Flight from Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo1h 10m014:45Dresden AirportDresden Airport Train Station15:55Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo goes from Dresden Airport Train Station, Dresden Airport (Germany) at 21/12/2025 14:45:00 to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 21/12/2025 15:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £68 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
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Lufthansa CityLine2h 50m011:00Dresden AirportDresden Airport Train Station13:50Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Lufthansa CityLine goes from Dresden Airport Train Station, Dresden Airport (Germany) at 21/12/2025 11:00:00 to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 21/12/2025 13:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £352 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
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Swiss International Air Lines3h 45m018:45Dresden AirportDresden Airport Train Station22:30Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Swiss International Air Lines goes from Dresden Airport Train Station, Dresden Airport (Germany) at 21/12/2025 18:45:00 to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 21/12/2025 22:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £350 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
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FlixBus7h 40m021:20DresdenTrain Station05:00EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Train Station, Dresden (Germany) at 21/12/2025 21:20:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 22/12/2025 05:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
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FlixBus7h 50m022:15DresdenTrain Station06:05EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Train Station, Dresden (Germany) at 21/12/2025 22:15:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 22/12/2025 06:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
Fastest Flights Sunday
Fastest Buses Sunday
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Lufthansa CityLine2h 50m009:20Dresden AirportDresden Airport Train Station12:10Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Lufthansa CityLine goes from Dresden Airport Train Station, Dresden Airport (Germany) at 22/12/2025 09:20:00 to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 22/12/2025 12:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £304 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
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Lufthansa3h 50m006:05Dresden AirportDresden Airport Train Station09:55Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Lufthansa goes from Dresden Airport Train Station, Dresden Airport (Germany) at 22/12/2025 06:05:00 to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 22/12/2025 09:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £347 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
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Lufthansa CityLine5h 45m013:10Dresden AirportDresden Airport Train Station18:55Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Lufthansa CityLine goes from Dresden Airport Train Station, Dresden Airport (Germany) at 22/12/2025 13:10:00 to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 22/12/2025 18:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £370 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
Fastest Flights Monday
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Lufthansa CityLine3h 45m016:25Dresden AirportDresden Airport Train Station20:10Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Lufthansa CityLine goes from Dresden Airport Train Station, Dresden Airport (Germany) at 23/12/2025 16:25:00 to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 23/12/2025 20:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £319 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
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Lufthansa3h 50m006:05Dresden AirportDresden Airport Train Station09:55Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Lufthansa goes from Dresden Airport Train Station, Dresden Airport (Germany) at 23/12/2025 06:05:00 to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 23/12/2025 09:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £361 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
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Lufthansa CityLine5h 30m009:45Dresden AirportDresden Airport Train Station15:15Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Lufthansa CityLine goes from Dresden Airport Train Station, Dresden Airport (Germany) at 23/12/2025 09:45:00 to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 23/12/2025 15:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £331 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
Fastest Flights Tuesday
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Deutsche Bahn5h 38m017:00DresdenNeustadt Train Station22:38EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Neustadt Train Station, Dresden (Germany) at 24/12/2025 17:00:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 24/12/2025 22:38:00. 50 Economy ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 38m
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Deutsche Bahn8h 45m018:17DresdenNeustadt Train Station03:02EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Neustadt Train Station, Dresden (Germany) at 24/12/2025 18:17:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 25/12/2025 03:02:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
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Deutsche Bahn9h 14m020:00DresdenNeustadt Train Station05:14EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Neustadt Train Station, Dresden (Germany) at 24/12/2025 20:00:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 25/12/2025 05:14:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 14m
Fastest Trains Wednesday
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Transportes Aéreos Bolivianos3h 55m015:10Dresden AirportDresden Airport Train Station19:05Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Transportes Aéreos Bolivianos goes from Dresden Airport Train Station, Dresden Airport (Germany) at 25/12/2025 15:10:00 to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 25/12/2025 19:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £375 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
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Lufthansa CityLine11h 25m011:00Dresden AirportDresden Airport Train Station22:25Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Lufthansa CityLine goes from Dresden Airport Train Station, Dresden Airport (Germany) at 25/12/2025 11:00:00 to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 25/12/2025 22:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £312 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 25m
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Lufthansa CityLine15h 15m016:25Dresden AirportDresden Airport Train Station07:40Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Lufthansa CityLine goes from Dresden Airport Train Station, Dresden Airport (Germany) at 25/12/2025 16:25:00 to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 26/12/2025 07:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £268 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 15m
Fastest Flights Thursday
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Lufthansa CityLine15h 35m016:25Dresden AirportDresden Airport Train Station08:00Dortmund AirportDortmund Airport0EconomyA Flight from Lufthansa CityLine goes from Dresden Airport Train Station, Dresden Airport (Germany) at 26/12/2025 16:25:00 to Dortmund Airport, Dortmund Airport (Germany) arriving at 27/12/2025 08:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £307 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 35m
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Lufthansa CityLine15h 40m016:25Dresden AirportDresden Airport Train Station08:05Dortmund AirportDortmund Airport0EconomyA Flight from Lufthansa CityLine goes from Dresden Airport Train Station, Dresden Airport (Germany) at 26/12/2025 16:25:00 to Dortmund Airport, Dortmund Airport (Germany) arriving at 27/12/2025 08:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £275 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 40m
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Swiss International Air Lines21h 5m019:20Dresden AirportDresden Airport Train Station16:25Dortmund AirportDortmund Airport0EconomyA Flight from Swiss International Air Lines goes from Dresden Airport Train Station, Dresden Airport (Germany) at 26/12/2025 19:20:00 to Dortmund Airport, Dortmund Airport (Germany) arriving at 27/12/2025 16:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £433 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 5m
Fastest Flights Friday
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Dresden to Essen
What are the most popular stations in Dresden and Essen?
In Dresden, you will usually depart from Train Station, Neustadt Train Station or Central Bus Station, while in Essen you will be arriving at Central Station, Freiheit Bus Stop or Hafenstr. Bus Stop, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Essen from Dresden? With 7 connections between 2 Bus, Train, Flight and Carpool operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Dresden and Essen, you can pay as low as £18 with a Train from Deutsche Bahn.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo: you will get to Essen in just 1h 10m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Dresden and Essen are Lufthansa CityLine, Deutsche Bahn and Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Dresden and Essen is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Freital or to Gelsenkirchen, and look at flights from Dresden Airport, and landing at Dusseldorf Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Dresden to Essen?
The most popular companies between Dresden and Essen, are Lufthansa CityLine, Deutsche Bahn and Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: FlixBus
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn
Airlines: Lufthansa CityLine, Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo, Lufthansa and 4 more.
All you need to know when you travel from Dresden to Essen
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Dresden to Essen. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Dresden to Essen
How can I reach Essen from Dresden?
Every day, there are on average 7 connections between Bus, Train, Flight and Carpool, with which you can get to Essen from Dresden.
How far is Essen from Dresden?
The distance between Dresden and Essen is 470.1 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Dresden and Essen?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 13 kgs of CO2, a train 16 kgs, a car 80 kgs, and a flight 116 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Dresden to Essen?
You can get to Essen with just £18 by taking a Train from Deutsche Bahn.
What is the fastest way to get from Dresden to Essen?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Essen in just 1h 10m with a Flight from Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo.
More routes to Dresden and to Essen
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Dresden and to Essen. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
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