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Train Dresden → Essen

Schedule & travel time

1h 50m 121 km 11 trains/day
RE RB

Route overview

1h 50m

Fastest time

2h 12m

Avg. duration

121

Kilometers

11

Trains per day

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By train from Dresden to Essen

An important rail connection: The train connection from Dresden to Essen is one of the important rail routes in Germany. On the RE you reach your destination in just 1h 50m and can travel in comfort.

The route covers a distance of 121 kilometers and is served by about 11 trains every day. The regular service gives you plenty of options when planning your trip.

Route overview

Infrastructure: Regionalverkehr

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Available train types

This route is served by RE, RB.

Travel sustainably

Taking the train from Dresden to Essen saves you about 13 kg of CO₂ per trip compared with driving. Rail is the most sustainable way to cover this route.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the train journey from Dresden to Essen?

The fastest connection from Dresden to Essen takes 1h 50m. The average travel time is 2h 12m.

How many trains run daily from Dresden to Essen?

About 11 trains run daily on the Dresden - Essen route. Train types include RE, RB.

What is the route from Dresden to Essen?

The direct connection covers 121 km.

More interesting connections

Dresden → Chemnitz
0h 58m73 km
Dresden → Görlitz
1h 25m88 km
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0h 10m20 km
Mülheim (Ruhr) → Essen
8m8 km
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Return journey

Essen Dresden

More connections

Dresden → Chemnitz0h 58mDresden → Görlitz1h 25mDresden → Leipzig1h 08mDresden → Prag (CZ)2h 25mDuisburg → Essen0h 10mMülheim (Ruhr) → Essen8mDortmund → Essen0h 22m
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Schedule data last updated: 12/05/2026 · Live data refreshed in real time

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Last update: April 2026

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