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Cheap train tickets from Dresden to Essen

Showing times and prices for Mar 31

Cheapest

€30

Average

€65

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dresden to Essen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Cheapest

08:48PMDresden Central Station11h30 08:18AMEssen Central Station

5 transfers

€301One-way

2nd Cheapest

08:48PMDresden Central Station9h38 06:26AMEssen Central Station

5 transfers

€761One-way

06:45PMDresden Central Station7h41 02:26AMEssen Central Station

2 transfers

€891One-way

Train schedule from Dresden to Essen

Showing trains for tomorrow, Friday, March 31

05:12AMDresden Central Station6h56 12:08PMEssen Central Station

1 transfer

05:12AMDresden Central Station6h23 11:35AMEssen Central Station

1 transfer

05:19AMDresden Central Station6h16 11:35AMEssen Central Station

1 transfer

06:54AMDresden Central Station6h19 01:13PMEssen Central Station

1 transfer

07:12AMDresden Central Station6h24 01:36PMEssen Central Station

1 transfer

07:12AMDresden Central Station6h56 02:08PMEssen Central Station

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07:31AMDresden Central Station6h05 01:36PMEssen Central Station

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08:10AMDresden Central Station6h53 03:03PMEssen Central Station

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08:10AMDresden Central Station6h25 02:35PMEssen Central Station

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08:45AMDresden Central Station6h49 03:34PMEssen Central Station

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08:45AMDresden Central Station7h23 04:08PMEssen Central Station

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09:06AMDresden Central Station8h24 05:30PMEssen Central Station

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09:31AMDresden Central Station6h03 03:34PMEssen Central Station

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10:10AMDresden Central Station6h56 05:06PMEssen Central Station

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10:10AMDresden Central Station6h25 04:35PMEssen Central Station

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10:10AMDresden Central Station6h48 04:58PMEssen Central Station

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10:45AMDresden Central Station6h50 05:35PMEssen Central Station

1 transfer

10:45AMDresden Central Station7h23 06:08PMEssen Central Station

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10:55AMDresden Central Station6h18 05:13PMEssen Central Station

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11:06AMDresden Central Station8h24 07:30PMEssen Central Station

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11:19AMDresden Central Station6h16 05:35PMEssen Central Station

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12:06PMDresden Central Station8h02 08:08PMEssen Central Station

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12:10PMDresden Central Station6h27 06:37PMEssen Central Station

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12:10PMDresden Central Station6h52 07:02PMEssen Central Station

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12:55PMDresden Central Station6h18 07:13PMEssen Central Station

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01:19PMDresden Central Station6h17 07:36PMEssen Central Station

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03:12PMDresden Central Station7h14 10:26PMEssen Central Station

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03:12PMDresden Central Station6h53 10:05PMEssen Central Station

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03:12PMDresden Central Station7h01 10:13PMEssen Central Station

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03:19PMDresden Central Station6h54 10:13PMEssen Central Station

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03:19PMDresden Central Station6h46 10:05PMEssen Central Station

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04:10PMDresden Central Station6h50 11:00PMEssen Central Station

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04:10PMDresden Central Station6h55 11:05PMEssen Central Station

3 transfers

05:12PMDresden Central Station7h14 12:26AMEssen Central Station

2 transfers

05:19PMDresden Central Station7h07 12:26AMEssen Central Station

2 transfers

06:45PMDresden Central Station7h41 02:26AMEssen Central Station

2 transfers

06:55PMDresden Central Station7h31 02:26AMEssen Central Station

2 transfers

08:48PMDresden Central Station11h30 08:18AMEssen Central Station

5 transfers

08:48PMDresden Central Station9h38 06:26AMEssen Central Station

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08:54PMDresden Central Station9h32 06:26AMEssen Central Station

3 transfers

09:51PMDresden Central Station12h14 10:05AMEssen Central Station

5 transfers

10:06PMDresden Central Station11h59 10:05AMEssen Central Station

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10:06PMDresden Central Station12h20 10:26AMEssen Central Station

6 transfers

11:06PMDresden Central Station11h59 11:05AMEssen Central Station

4 transfers

11:08PMDresden Central Station11h57 11:05AMEssen Central Station

3 transfers

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Fastest train times from Dresden to Essen

Showing times and prices for Mar 31

Fastest Journey

6 h 3 m

Average

6 h 10 m

Trains per day

Distance

470 km

It's difficult to get from Dresden to Essen without transferring at least once.

Fastest

09:31AMDresden Central Station6h03 03:34PMEssen Central Station

1 transfer

€1621One-way

2nd Fastest

07:31AMDresden Central Station6h05 01:36PMEssen Central Station

1 transfer

€1621One-way

11:19AMDresden Central Station6h16 05:35PMEssen Central Station

1 transfer

€1621One-way

05:19AMDresden Central Station6h16 11:35AMEssen Central Station

1 transfer

€1161One-way

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Overview: Train from Dresden to Essen

	Distance	291 miles (470 km)
	Average train duration	6 h 17 min
	Average train ticket price	$35 (€30)
	Train frequency	7 a day
	Direct train	Yes, there is 1 direct train a day
	Train companies	Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn with connection or Flixtrain

Trains from Dresden to Essen cover the 291 miles (470 km) long journey taking on average 6 h 17 min with our travel partners like Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn with connection or Flixtrain. Normally, there are 7 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this route for as low as $21 (€18), but the average price of train tickets is $35 (€30). Travelers depart most frequently from Dresden Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Essen Hbf.

Train providers: Deutsche Bahn from Dresden to Essen trains

You can travel by train to Essen from Dresden with Deutsche Bahn for as low as $21 (€18). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.

Deutsche Bahn

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main provider of train services and makes on average about 40, 000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of trains includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Dresden to Essen train.

Dresden to Essen train information with Deutsche Bahn:

Average Duration: 8 h 5 min
Deutsche Bahn frequency: 6 a day

Travel Tips: Trains from Dresden to Essen

Travel Tips: Travel by train to Essen easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Dresden to Essen.

Omio customers have found cheap train tickets between Dresden and Essen for as low as $21 (€18) for the next 7 days.

The train price to Essen from Dresden is on average $35 (€30) if you are looking to purchase your tickets for this journey in the next 7 days.

The train distance from Dresden to Essen is around 291 miles (470 km).

The Dresden to Essen train duration is on average 6 h 17 min, which is to be expected when traveling 291 mile (470 km) from Dresden to Essen. However, the time it takes can vary based on specific dates, weekends, and holidays.

When taking a train from Dresden, you have a couple of train stations you can depart from including Dresden Hauptbahnhof and Dresden-Neustadt. When you arrive in Essen, your train can arrive in train stations including Essen Hbf, Essen-Eiberg and Essen-Altenessen.

Omio customers traveling this route book their trains from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Dresden Hauptbahnhof, which is located around 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city center, and they get off the train at Essen Hbf, located 1 mile (1.6 km) away from the city center.

Take the Dresden to Essen train with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn with connection or Flixtrain. However, it's always good to check out all possible train providers for the route to Essen from Dresden as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

The average number of trains departing Dresden for Essen is 7 a day. The train schedules and services may vary between weekdays and weekends.

You can take the earliest train from Dresden to Essen at 4: 54 AM or take the last train from Dresden to Essen leaving at 10: 06 PM. Look for the latest Dresden to Essen train schedules on Omio and book the best time to take the train for this route.

You can find trains from Dresden to Essen to cost on average $35 (€30) one way if you book within the next 7 days. But we recommend buying train tickets in advance to score the best deals and save money on your trip. You’ll see tickets for the Dresden to Essen train generally on sale a few months before the planned travel date.

Important Stations and Airports for this connection

Dresden

Essen

Dresden Hauptbahnhof is the most popular Dresden railway station for Omio travelers, but it's not the only one. Read all the information you need to know about the main train stations in Dresden for your trip to Essen.

Amenities at station

Wifi

Lockers

Shopping

Parking

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Address

Wiener Platz 4, 01069 Dresden, Germany

Phone Number

+49 3514611055

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Sun: 07: 00 - 21: 00

Public transit options for Dresden Hauptbahnhof

S-Bahn lines: S1, S2, S3
Tram lines: 3, 7, 8, 10
Bus lines: 66, 261, 333, 360, 424
Train lines: ICE, IC, EC, RE, RB

Amenities at station

Wifi

Lockers

Shopping

Parking

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Address

Dresden-Neustadt, Schlesischer Platz 1, 01097 Dresden

Phone Number

+49 351 4611055

Ticket Office Hours

At a Travel Center you will receive the following services with personal consultation: Tickets and reservations up to shortly before departure, season tickets and DB monthly season tickets on subscription as well as DB BahnCard related offers. Furthermore, national and international timetable and fare information is available in addition to supplementary services and offers for your rail journey.

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