Bus from Dresden to Essen: Tickets & Timetables

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Next departures from Dresden to Essen on 5 December
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBusBus
Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)
Essen Hauptbahnhof FreiheitNo tags
FlixBusBus
Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)
Essen Hauptbahnhof FreiheitNo tags
FlixBusBus
Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)
Essen Hauptbahnhof FreiheitNo tags
FlixBusBus
Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)
Essen Hauptbahnhof FreiheitNo tags
FlixBusBus
Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)
Essen Hauptbahnhof FreiheitNo tags

Compare 3 ways to travel from Dresden to Essen

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 5 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just £24, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8carpool per day
5h 30mAverage duration
292 milesDistance
20kgCO₂ emissions
Average price£25 - £44Average duration7h 50m
12kg CO₂e
Average price£26 - £225Average duration7h 7m
11kg CO₂e
Carpool
Average price£24 - £49Average duration5h 30m
20kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Dresden to Essen

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Dresden to Essen?

    The cheapest coach tickets from Dresden to Essen start from £25. The average price for this route is around £32. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus journey from Dresden to Essen?

    The average bus journey time from Dresden to Essen is 7h 50m, covering a distance of 292 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 7h 40m and is operated by FlixBus.

  3. Which bus companies service the Dresden to Essen route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day.

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Dresden to Essen?

    The earliest bus departs from Dresden to Essen at 08:10. And the latest bus departs at 22:15.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Dresden to Essen?

    A bus journey from Dresden to Essen produces an estimated 12 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Dresden to Essen was searched and found on 3 Dec 2025 with a price of £27

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