Compare 3 ways to go from Dresden to Essen.
Busbud recommends carpooling from Dresden to EssenAmong the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 5 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $31, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Dresden to Essen: Trip Overview
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The cheapest trip from Dresden to Essen was searched and found on May 9, 2025 with a price of $38To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Dresden to Essen, as early as possible.
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Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Dresden to Essen is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.
Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Essen you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.
The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Dresden and Essen compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.
Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Dresden to Essen while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.
Did you know?
You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.
Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.
Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.
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