Next available departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße) | Cheapest | |||||
| Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße) | Fastest | |||||
| Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße) | No tags | |||||
Flixtrain + Flixbus | HBF | Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße) | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Essen to Dresden
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Dresden. The journey takes about 7 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just MAD 260, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Essen and Dresden?
Stops in Essen
- AFreiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
- BAm Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany
- CEssen, Germany
- DFreiheit 4, 45127 Essen, Germany
- E
Hachestraße
Hachestraße 63, 45127 Essen, Germany
Stops in Dresden
Compare bus companies
Based on 12545 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at MAD 260
Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Essen to Dresden
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much is the bus ticket from Essen to Dresden?
The cheapest coach tickets from Essen to Dresden start from MAD 260. The average price for this route is around MAD 391. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Essen to Dresden?
The average bus journey time from Essen to Dresden is 7h 55m, covering a distance of 292 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 7h 45m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Essen to Dresden route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Essen to Dresden?
The earliest bus departs from Essen to Dresden at 00:15. And the latest bus departs at 22:35.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Essen to Dresden?
A bus journey from Essen to Dresden produces an estimated 11.740175 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Essen to Dresden was searched and found on 26 Apr 2026 with a price of MAD 240To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Essen to Dresden as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from MAD 240 to MAD 456 for a bus ticket from Essen to Dresden based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at MAD 296, which is on 2026-04-30.
