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Avg. trip duration

7hr47mins

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Avg. distance

624 km

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No, you don't need to print your ticket if you purchased it online or via the app. Simply show the driver the QR code that you received via email or that is stored in the app and you're ready to travel from Essen to Dresden. It's that easy!
You can get from Essen to Dresden for as little as 25,98 €. Take advantage of our best deals on FlixBus tickets by traveling off-peak and during the week. You can buy your ticket from Essen to Dresden most easily on this website or in the app.
The bus route from Essen to Dresden covers 573 km. FlixBus can bring you from Essen to Dresden in 7 hours 45 minutes. The fastest bus on this connection has 4 stop(s).
When traveling from Essen to Dresden, you can track your bus location on our Real-Time Bus Tracker. Just select the relevant bus stop and check the time of arrival. Find out where your bus is and check if there are delays on the route.
We offer several payment methods for purchasing your ticket from Essen to Dresden securely. You can choose among card payment, PayPal, Google Pay and many more. Once in the payment section, you will be able to see all the available options and pick your preferred one. If you are having difficulties with payment, check out our help page about payments. If you buy your bus ticket onboard or at a sales point you are also given the option to pay cash.
Passengers traveling from Essen to Dresden can bring one checked luggage and one piece of hand luggage for free. If you want to carry additional or special luggage, you can check all the options available on this page.
The price of a children's bus ticket from Essen to Dresden depends on the age of the child and the time of booking. Children under the age of 15 receive a discount on the regular adult fare. At the time of booking, we calculate the cheapest price for you from all available rates and discounts. If the discounted price is lower than the child fare, the selected passengers pay the same price. Please, make sure you check our child travel and seat policy. Strollers and foldable pushchairs (width + length + height = max 240 cm) can be transported in the luggage compartment of the bus free of charge.
Yes, all FlixBus buses from Essen to Dresden are equipped for passengers with reduced mobility. We strive to make our buses as comfortable and accessible as possible for people with disabilities and limited mobility. Service animals are allowed on board all FlixBus buses traveling from Essen to Dresden. The transportation of wheelchairs, foldable wheelchairs, walking aid and other assistive mobility devices is free of charge.
FlixBus buses traveling from Essen to Dresden offer extra legroom, private outlets, and restrooms. Most buses also provide free Wi-Fi.
The earliest FlixBus ride from Essen to Dresden departs at 01:30.
The latest FlixBus ride from Essen to Dresden departs at 22:45.
There is one bus station in Essen; Essen central train station (Freiheit). You can find its location on the map on his page.
There are 4 bus stations in Dresden; Dresden Neustadt station (Dr.-Friedrich-Wolf-Straße), Dresden Neustadt station (Hansastraße), Dresden busparking Ammonstraße (main station replacement), Dresden central station. You can find the location of the stations on the map on this page.
Yes, night trip options are available from Essen to Dresden. Check out the route's schedule and choose the best option to suit your plans!
With FlixBus, you can conveniently reach 247 destinations from Dresden, including Berlin, Prague, Berlin Airport.
Traveling by bus from Essen to Dresden is one of the most environmentally-friendly options available as it reduces traffic associated emissions, and passengers can offset their carbon emissions when they travel with FlixBus by clicking the CO₂ compensation box when booking their ticket.

Looking for bus tickets from Essen to Dresden?

Look no further, we’ve got all the details you need to plan your bus trip! The journey Essen to Dresden takes as little as 7 hours 45 minutes and can cost as little as 25,98 €. The first bus leaves at 01:30 and the last bus leaves at 22:45. FlixBus runs 4 rides each day between Essen and Dresden and when travelling with FlixBus, you can expect free Wifi, power sockets and a guaranteed seat for your journey.

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