Trains tickets from Essen to Dresden

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TodayApr 24
from $45
TomorrowApr 25
from $50
SatApr 26
from $45
SunApr 27
from $90
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: April 25 at
    Departure city: Essen
    Departure location: HBF
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Dresden
    Destination location: Dresden Central Station
    Operated by: FlixtrainFlixtrain
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: April 25 at
    Departure city: Essen
    Departure location: HBF
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Dresden
    Destination location: Dresden Neustadt Station
    Operated by: FlixtrainFlixtrain
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 25 at
    Departure city: Essen
    Departure location: HBF
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Dresden
    Destination location: Dresden Neustadt Station
    Operated by: FlixtrainFlixtrain
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Train Essen to Dresden: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$135
Average train trip duration7h 5m
Number of daily trains6
Earliest train departure6:12am
Distance292 miles (470 km)
Latest train departure11:00pm

Essen to Dresden Train

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
04/22
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04/23
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Today
$45
04/25
$51
04/26
$45
04/27
$90
04/28
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04/29
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Essen to Dresden was searched and found on Apr 26, 2025 with a price of $45

To 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 $45 to $90 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 $45 which is on 2025-04-26.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Essen to Dresden is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Dresden you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Essen and Dresden, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Essen to Dresden.

Did you know?

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

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