Dresden to Essen Bus

Q: What is the distance between Dresden and Essen?

The distance between these two places is a total of 344 mi.

Q: What is the average travel time between Dresden and Essen?

The average travel time between the stations is 08:10 hours.

Q: What is the ticket price for the journey from Dresden to Essen?

The ticket prices begin from $12.

Q: How many daily departures are there from Dresden to Essen?

The average number of daily departures is 7. However, we would advise you to look up specific dates you're interested in so that you make sure to check the number of departures on the travel date you are interested in the most.

Q: Are all the buses direct on the route from Dresden to Essen?

The majority of the buses are direct buses, and if there is a layover, you will see a notice on the website and there will be an icon indicating that there is a layover involved.

Q: What are the amenities available on the buses departing from Dresden to Essen?

All the buses have air conditioning, reclining seats, luggage storage and they make breaks along the way to ensure all the passengers get enough resting time and can make a toilet break.

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Dresden to Essen Route Summary

Dresden to Essen bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 7 daily bus departures available, including %countNightTrains% night trains. The earliest bus departs from Dresden bus station at 04:10h, arriving at Essen bus station at 12:40h the same day. While latest bus departs at 22:15h, arriving at 06:05h the following day.

Departure station and country Dresden, Germany

Arrival station and country Essen, Germany

Travel Distance 344 mi

Average Trip Duration 08h 10min

Total Departures 7

Popular Operators FlixBus

Lowest Price $12

Transportation Options Bus, Train

Popular Departures

Below you will find some of the most popular bus departures from Dresden to Essen:

Timetable: TODAY TOMORROW

04:10 Dresden

8h 30min

12:40 Essen

FlixBus

from 30.98 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 10. Aug

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08:10 Dresden

8h 40min

16:50 Essen

FlixBus

from 20.98 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 30. Nov

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21:20 Dresden

7h 40min

05:00 Essen

FlixBus

from 22.98 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 21. Sep

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22:15 Dresden

7h 50min

06:05 Essen

FlixBus

from 20.98 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 30. Nov

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Getting from Dresden and Essen by bus

The shortest travel distance between Dresden and Essen is 344 mi. The fastest bus which departs at 21:20 has a travel time of 07:40h. The longest travel time on the route is 08:40h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and toilet. You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.

Overnight buses

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Essen earlier, there are 6 night buses from Dresden to Essen. The overnight buses depart between 21:20 and 22:15 and arrive between 05:00 and 06:05 the following day. Below are the most popular night departures to Essen:

Timetable: TODAY TOMORROW

21:20 Dresden

7h 40min

05:00 Essen

FlixBus

from 22.98 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 21. Sep

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22:15 Dresden

7h 50min

06:05 Essen

FlixBus

from 20.98 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 30. Nov

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Bus companies operating the Dresden to Essen route

FlixBus is the carrier operating this route. This company has been rated 1272 times by travelers. Here you can see their average rating.

7.1 FlixBus

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Dresden or Essen bus stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check the links below.

Dresden

You can see information about the departure station and stops Dresden here

Essen

You can see information about the arrival station and stops Essen here

Cheapest tickets

Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: $12 (One-Way) or $24 (Return).

Travel reviews for Dresden to Essen bus

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Other popular destinations from Dresden

If you're wondering what other destinations you can visit when traveling from Dresden, below are some of the most popular routes that other clients have purchased their tickets for:

Dresden - Berlin (Airport Schonefeld)

Dresden - Cesky Krumlov

Other popular destinations from Essen

If you're looking for inspiration as to where to travel next once you've reached Essen, here is the list of the most popular travel routes that our clients have previously purchased their tickets for:

Essen - Velika Kladuša