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Compare train, bus, and flight for Dresden to Essen
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Essen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $41 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 4m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $41, while a flight costs an average of $510.
Distance: 292 miles (470 km)
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$41 Average price Cheapest | $120 Average price | $510 Average price | $97 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 36m Average total duration 8h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 39m Average total duration 6h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration Fastest 2h 4m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Dresden to Essen
Compare the available ways to get from Dresden to Essen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Essen:
A bus is $80 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Essen costing on average $120.
A bus is $469 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Essen costing on average $510.
Other travel options to Essen take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 39m.
Bus takes on average 8h 36m.
Tickets start at around $41 compared to roughly $97 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $57. The journey takes 8h 6m versus 6h 15m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Dresden to Essen
How to get from Dresden to Essen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dresden to Essen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:20 PM 7h40 Dresden 4:00 AM Essen $28 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
8:20 PM 7h40 Dresden 4:00 AM Essen $28 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
7:25 PM 7h35 Dresden 3:00 AM Essen $41 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
9:15 PM 7h50 Dresden 5:05 AM Essen $37 1 One-way 0 transfers7:10 AM 8h40 Dresden 3:50 PM Essen $40 1 One-way 0 transfers8:15 PM 7h50 Dresden 4:05 AM Essen $43 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Essen:
A bus is $80 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Essen costing on average $120.
A bus is $469 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Essen costing on average $510.
Other travel options to Essen take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 39m.
Bus takes on average 8h 36m.
- Around 8 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dresden and Essen as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dresden Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Dresden Hbf and arrive in Essen Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Essen by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Baltic, Avion Express Malta to go to Essen by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain to go to Essen by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 0 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Avion Express Malta.
- 1 direct trains per day with FlixTrain.
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