What is the best way to travel from Dresden to Essen?
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What is the cheapest way to reach Essen from Dresden?
You can reach Essen with just £21 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, 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 35m021:25DresdenTrain Station05:00EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Train Station, Dresden (Germany) at 22/03/2026 21:25:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 23/03/2026 05:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
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FlixBus8h 40m008:10DresdenTrain Station16:50EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Train Station, Dresden (Germany) at 22/03/2026 08:10:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 22/03/2026 16:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 40m
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FlixBus7h 50m022:15DresdenTrain Station06:05EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Train Station, Dresden (Germany) at 22/03/2026 22:15:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 23/03/2026 06:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
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Deutsche Bahn9h 46m021:12DresdenTrain Station06:58EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Train Station, Dresden (Germany) at 22/03/2026 21:12:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 23/03/2026 06:58:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 46m
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Deutsche Bahn9h 38m021:20DresdenNeustadt Train Station06:58EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Neustadt Train Station, Dresden (Germany) at 22/03/2026 21:20:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 23/03/2026 06:58:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 38m
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Deutsche Bahn6h 30m008:44DresdenTrain Station15:14EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Train Station, Dresden (Germany) at 22/03/2026 08:44:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 22/03/2026 15:14:00. 50 Economy ticket for £42 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
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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 22/03/2026 06:05:00 to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 22/03/2026 09:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £362 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
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Lufthansa3h 30m014:25Dresden AirportDresden Airport Train Station17:55Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Lufthansa goes from Dresden Airport Train Station, Dresden Airport (Germany) at 22/03/2026 14:25:00 to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 22/03/2026 17:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £362 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
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Lufthansa CityLine4h 30m006:40Dresden AirportDresden Airport Train Station11:10Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Lufthansa CityLine goes from Dresden Airport Train Station, Dresden Airport (Germany) at 22/03/2026 06:40:00 to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 22/03/2026 11:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £377 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
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Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo1h 10m008:50Dresden AirportDresden Airport Train Station10:00Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo goes from Dresden Airport Train Station, Dresden Airport (Germany) at 23/03/2026 08:50:00 to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 23/03/2026 10:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £70 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
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Eurowings1h 10m008:50Dresden AirportDresden Airport10:00Dusseldorf AirportAirport Terminal0EconomyA Flight from Eurowings goes from Dresden Airport, Dresden Airport (Germany) at 23/03/2026 08:50:00 to Airport Terminal, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 23/03/2026 10:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £70 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
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Lufthansa17h 15m014:35Dresden AirportDresden Airport Train Station07:50Dortmund AirportDortmund Airport0EconomyA Flight from Lufthansa goes from Dresden Airport Train Station, Dresden Airport (Germany) at 23/03/2026 14:35:00 to Dortmund Airport, Dortmund Airport (Germany) arriving at 24/03/2026 07:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £185 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 15m
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Eurowings1h 10m014:45Dresden AirportDresden Airport Train Station15:55Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Eurowings goes from Dresden Airport Train Station, Dresden Airport (Germany) at 26/03/2026 14:45:00 to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 26/03/2026 15:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £100 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
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Eurowings1h 10m014:45Dresden AirportDresden Airport15:55Dusseldorf AirportAirport Terminal0EconomyA Flight from Eurowings goes from Dresden Airport, Dresden Airport (Germany) at 26/03/2026 14:45:00 to Airport Terminal, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 26/03/2026 15:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £104 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
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Lufthansa19h 35m014:25Dresden AirportDresden Airport Train Station10:00Dortmund AirportDortmund Airport0EconomyA Flight from Lufthansa goes from Dresden Airport Train Station, Dresden Airport (Germany) at 26/03/2026 14:25:00 to Dortmund Airport, Dortmund Airport (Germany) arriving at 27/03/2026 10:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £159 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 35m
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FlixBus8h 40m008:10DresdenTrain Station16:50EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Train Station, Dresden (Germany) at 27/03/2026 08:10:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 27/03/2026 16:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 40m
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FlixBus7h 40m021:20DresdenTrain Station05:00EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Train Station, Dresden (Germany) at 27/03/2026 21:20:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 28/03/2026 05:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 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 27/03/2026 22:15:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 28/03/2026 06:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
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Eurowings1h 10m020:05Dresden AirportDresden Airport21:15Dusseldorf AirportAirport Terminal0EconomyA Flight from Eurowings goes from Dresden Airport, Dresden Airport (Germany) at 27/03/2026 20:05:00 to Airport Terminal, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 27/03/2026 21:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £70 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
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Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo1h 10m020:05Dresden AirportDresden Airport Train Station21:15Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo goes from Dresden Airport Train Station, Dresden Airport (Germany) at 27/03/2026 20:05:00 to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 27/03/2026 21:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £89 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
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Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo12h 40m019:55Dresden AirportDresden Airport Train Station08:35Dortmund AirportDortmund Airport0EconomyA Flight from Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo goes from Dresden Airport Train Station, Dresden Airport (Germany) at 27/03/2026 19:55:00 to Dortmund Airport, Dortmund Airport (Germany) arriving at 28/03/2026 08:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £165 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 40m
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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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Lufthansa3h 30m014:25Dresden AirportDresden Airport Train Station17:55Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Lufthansa goes from Dresden Airport Train Station, Dresden Airport (Germany) at 22/03/2026 14:25:00 to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 22/03/2026 17:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £362 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
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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 22/03/2026 06:05:00 to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 22/03/2026 09:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £362 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
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Lufthansa CityLine4h 30m006:40Dresden AirportDresden Airport Train Station11:10Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Lufthansa CityLine goes from Dresden Airport Train Station, Dresden Airport (Germany) at 22/03/2026 06:40:00 to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 22/03/2026 11:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £377 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
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Deutsche Bahn6h 30m008:44DresdenTrain Station15:14EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Train Station, Dresden (Germany) at 22/03/2026 08:44:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 22/03/2026 15:14:00. 50 Economy ticket for £42 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
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Deutsche Bahn9h 38m021:20DresdenNeustadt Train Station06:58EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Neustadt Train Station, Dresden (Germany) at 22/03/2026 21:20:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 23/03/2026 06:58:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 38m
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Deutsche Bahn9h 46m021:12DresdenTrain Station06:58EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Train Station, Dresden (Germany) at 22/03/2026 21:12:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 23/03/2026 06:58:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 46m
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FlixBus7h 35m021:25DresdenTrain Station05:00EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Train Station, Dresden (Germany) at 22/03/2026 21:25:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 23/03/2026 05:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
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FlixBus7h 50m022:15DresdenTrain Station06:05EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Train Station, Dresden (Germany) at 22/03/2026 22:15:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 23/03/2026 06:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
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FlixBus8h 40m008:10DresdenTrain Station16:50EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Train Station, Dresden (Germany) at 22/03/2026 08:10:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 22/03/2026 16:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 40m
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Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo1h 10m008:50Dresden AirportDresden Airport Train Station10:00Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo goes from Dresden Airport Train Station, Dresden Airport (Germany) at 23/03/2026 08:50:00 to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 23/03/2026 10:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £70 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
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Eurowings1h 10m008:50Dresden AirportDresden Airport10:00Dusseldorf AirportAirport Terminal0EconomyA Flight from Eurowings goes from Dresden Airport, Dresden Airport (Germany) at 23/03/2026 08:50:00 to Airport Terminal, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 23/03/2026 10:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £70 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
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Lufthansa3h 25m014:35Dresden AirportDresden Airport Train Station18:00Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Lufthansa goes from Dresden Airport Train Station, Dresden Airport (Germany) at 23/03/2026 14:35:00 to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 23/03/2026 18:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £255 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
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Eurowings1h 10m014:45Dresden AirportDresden Airport Train Station15:55Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Eurowings goes from Dresden Airport Train Station, Dresden Airport (Germany) at 26/03/2026 14:45:00 to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 26/03/2026 15:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £100 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
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Eurowings1h 10m014:45Dresden AirportDresden Airport15:55Dusseldorf AirportAirport Terminal0EconomyA Flight from Eurowings goes from Dresden Airport, Dresden Airport (Germany) at 26/03/2026 14:45:00 to Airport Terminal, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 26/03/2026 15:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £104 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
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Lufthansa CityLine3h 25m006:05Dresden AirportDresden Airport Train Station09:30Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Lufthansa CityLine goes from Dresden Airport Train Station, Dresden Airport (Germany) at 26/03/2026 06:05:00 to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 26/03/2026 09:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £255 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
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Eurowings1h 10m020:05Dresden AirportDresden Airport21:15Dusseldorf AirportAirport Terminal0EconomyA Flight from Eurowings goes from Dresden Airport, Dresden Airport (Germany) at 27/03/2026 20:05:00 to Airport Terminal, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 27/03/2026 21:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £70 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
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Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo1h 10m020:05Dresden AirportDresden Airport Train Station21:15Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo goes from Dresden Airport Train Station, Dresden Airport (Germany) at 27/03/2026 20:05:00 to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 27/03/2026 21:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £89 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
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Lufthansa CityLine3h 25m006:05Dresden AirportDresden Airport Train Station09:30Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Lufthansa CityLine goes from Dresden Airport Train Station, Dresden Airport (Germany) at 27/03/2026 06:05:00 to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 27/03/2026 09:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £233 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
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FlixBus7h 40m021:20DresdenTrain Station05:00EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Train Station, Dresden (Germany) at 27/03/2026 21:20:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 28/03/2026 05:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 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 27/03/2026 22:15:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 28/03/2026 06:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
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FlixBus8h 40m008:10DresdenTrain Station16:50EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Train Station, Dresden (Germany) at 27/03/2026 08:10:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 27/03/2026 16:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 40m
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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 Central Bus Station, Neustadt Train Station or Train Station, while in Essen you will be arriving at Hafenstr. Bus Stop, Freiheit Bus Stop or Central Station, 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 10 connections between 2 Carpool, Train, Flight and Bus 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 £21 with a Bus from FlixBus.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, Lufthansa and FlixBus, 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, Lufthansa and FlixBus. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: FlixBus
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn
Airlines: Lufthansa CityLine, Lufthansa, Eurowings 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 10 connections between Carpool, Train, Flight and Bus, 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 £21 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.
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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