Next departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße) | CheapestFastest | |||||
| Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße) | No tags | |||||
Flixtrain + Flixbus | HBF | Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße) | No tags | |||||
| 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 3 ways to travel 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 R 404, 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
- CFreiheit 4, 45127 Essen, Germany
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Essen Bushaltestelle
Essen, Germany - E
Hachestraße
Hachestraße 63, 45127 Essen, Germany
Stops in Dresden
Compare bus companies
Based on 11778 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 R 510
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Essen to Dresden by bus
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Essen to Dresden?
The cheapest bus tickets from Essen to Dresden start at R 510. The average price for this route is around R 839. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting 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 470 km. The fastest bus gets 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 22:45.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Essen to Dresden?
A bus trip from Essen to Dresden produces an estimated 12 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
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 29 Dec 2025 with a price of R 763To 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 R 763 to R 1 010 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 R 763, which is on 2025-12-29.
What's the cheapest way to go from Essen to Dresden?
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
