Facts about the transport from Dresden to Essen
| Cheapest Transport | $21 |
| Fastest Transport | 1h 10m |
| Earliest Departure | 4:05 AM |
| Latest Departure | 8:55 PM |
| Departures per day | 7 |
| Distance | 992 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Eurowings, FlixBus, KLM, SunExpress |
Dresden to Essen
Best Options
$21
$1,031
Other Options
Transportation from Dresden to Essen
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Buses$ 20.33
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Flights$ 252.58
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Trains are not available
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Ferries are not available
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Taxis are not available
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Vans are not available
Popular Routes
From Dresden
To Dresden
Popular Routes in Germany
How to get from Dresden to Essen
Travelling between Dresden and Essen is possible by Flight and bus. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 1,030.13 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 20.32.
How long does it take to get from Dresden to Essen?
It can take you anywhere between 2 and 32 hours to travel between Dresden and Essen depending on the means of transport you choose.
Flight is the fastest way to travel between Dresden and Essen. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 10m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 1d 8h to reach Essen.
How much does it cost to get from Dresden to Essen?
Travelling between Dresden and Essen can be as cheap as USD 20.32 if you opt for a FlixBus bus and as expensive as USD 1,030.13 if you buy a KLM flight ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
How many trips per day are there between Dresden and Essen ?
- 4 from Dresden to Essen starting from 04:05 Dresden until 20:55 Dresden
- 3 from Dresden to Essen starting from 11:50 Dresden Airport until 19:40 Dresden Airport
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Dresden to Essen.
What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?
Flights
Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Dresden to Essen, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 252.58.Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.
If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.
In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.
Airlines flying between Dresden and Essen
Eurowings, KLM, SunExpress
Bus
Travelling from Dresden to Essen overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.
They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.
Companies operating bus routes between Dresden and Essen
FlixBus
What is the most popular transport to get from Dresden to Essen?
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route
- 100% opted for a bus