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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin + DB Regio Nordost + DB Regio Südost | Train | Essen Central Train Station | Dresden Hbf | Cheapest | ||||
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| Essen Central Train Station | Dresden Hbf | Fastest | ||||
National Express + Deutsche Bahn | Train | Essen Central Train Station | Dresden Hbf | No tags | ||||
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| Essen Central Train Station | Dresden Hbf | No tags | ||||
National Express + cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Südost | Train | Essen Central Train Station | Dresden Hbf | No tags | ||||
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Südost | Train | Essen Central Train Station | Dresden Hbf | No tags | ||||
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| Essen Central Train Station | Dresden Hbf | No tags | ||||
VIAS Rail + Deutsche Bahn | Train | Essen Central Train Station | Dresden Hbf | 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 8 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just £27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Essen and Dresden?
Essen
- A
HBF
Am Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany - B
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Freiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
Train Companies
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Essen to Dresden by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Essen to Dresden?
The cheapest train tickets from Essen to Dresden start from £23. The average price for this train route is around £109. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Essen to Dresden?
The average train journey time from Essen to Dresden is 7h 10m, covering a distance of 292 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 6h 5m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators serve the Essen to Dresden route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 12 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn ICE.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Essen to Dresden?
The earliest train from Essen to Dresden departs at 06:13. And the latest train departs at 20:40.
Which is the best train operator from Essen to Dresden?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 13 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Essen to Dresden?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.9.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Essen to Dresden?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with a punctuality rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Essen to Dresden?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
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 19 Oct 2026 with a price of £71To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Essen to Dresden as early as possible.
