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Compare train, bus, and flight for Essen to Dresden
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Essen to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $43 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 1m. 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 $43, while a flight costs an average of $501.
Distance: 292 miles (470 km)
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$43 Average price Cheapest | $128 Average price | $501 Average price | $96 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 5m Average total duration 8h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 50m Average total duration 6h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 1m Average total duration Fastest 2h 1m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 37m 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 |
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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 Essen to Dresden
Compare the available ways to get from Essen to Dresden, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Dresden:
A bus is $86 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Dresden costing on average $128.
A bus is $459 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Essen to Dresden costing on average $501.
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 50m.
Bus takes on average 9h 5m.
Tickets start at around $43 compared to roughly $96 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $54. The journey takes 8h 35m versus 6h 37m 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 Essen to Dresden
How to get from Essen to Dresden by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Essen to Dresden is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:40 PM 7h45 Essen 7:25 AM Dresden $26 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
11:40 PM 7h45 Essen 7:25 AM Dresden $26 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
11:40 PM 7h45 Essen 7:25 AM Dresden $26 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
11:55 AM 8h40 Essen 8:35 PM Dresden $27 1 One-way 0 transfers10:15 PM 7h55 Essen 6:10 AM Dresden $29 1 One-way 0 transfers9:45 PM 7h55 Essen 5:40 AM Dresden $43 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Dresden:
A bus is $86 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Dresden costing on average $128.
A bus is $459 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Essen to Dresden costing on average $501.
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 50m.
Bus takes on average 9h 5m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 7 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Essen and Dresden as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Dresden Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Essen Hbf and arrive in Dresden Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Dresden by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Eurowings, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Baltic, Avion Express Malta to go to Dresden by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain to go to Dresden 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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