Find coaches from Essen to Dresden

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Next departures from Essen to Dresden on 11 October
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)No tags
FlixBus
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)No tags
FlixBus
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)No tags
FlixBus
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)No tags
FlixBus
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Essen to Dresden

Bus
Average priceUS$33 - US$46Average duration7h 55m
12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Train
Average priceUS$35 - US$193Average duration6h 49m
11kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Carpool
Average priceUS$30 - US$64Average duration5h 40m
20kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Essen to Dresden

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Dresden. The journey takes about 5 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just US$30, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

20carpool per day
5h 40mAverage duration
US$30Cheapest ticket
20kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Essen to Dresden: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$37
Average bus trip duration7h 55m
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure01:30
Distance292 miles
Latest bus departure22:45

Essen to Dresden Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Essen - Dresden

  1. How far is Dresden from Essen by coach?

    The journey from Essen to Dresden by coach covers an approximate distance of 292 miles (471 km).

  2. Is there a way to reach Dresden from Essen without flying?

    To travel from Essen to Dresden without flying, you can take the coaches. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

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US$30
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Essen to Dresden was searched and found on 16 Oct 2025 with a price of US$30

To 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 US$30 to US$32 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 US$30, which is on 2025-10-16.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Essen to Dresden.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Essen to Dresden, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Essen to Dresden will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Essen to Dresden.

Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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