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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | HBF | Dresden Central Station | Cheapest | |||||
| HBF | Dresden Neustadt Station | Fastest | |||||
Flixtrain + Flixbus | HBF | Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße) | No tags | |||||
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity | Essen Central Train Station | Dresden Hbf | No tags | |||||
 | Essen Central Train Station | Dresden Hbf | 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 train stations and stops in Essen and Dresden?
Essen
- AAm Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany
- BFreiheit 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 differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Essen to Dresden?
The cheapest train tickets from Essen to Dresden start from R 432. The average price for this train route is around R 2 164. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Essen to Dresden?
The average train journey time from Essen to Dresden is 6h 26m, covering a distance of 470 km. The quickest train can get you there in 5h 56m and is operated by FlixTrain.
Which train operators serve the Essen to Dresden route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 8 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Essen to Dresden?
The earliest train from Essen to Dresden departs at 06:00. And the latest train departs at 19:22.
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 ICE, with an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Essen to Dresden?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Essen to Dresden?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 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 29 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 175To 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.
You can expect to pay from R 1 175 to R 4 116 for a train ticket from Essen to Dresden based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 175, which is on 2025-12-29.
Usually Deutsche Bahn ICE will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
