The average train between Essen and Wernigerode takes 4h 29m and the fastest train takes 4h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Wernigerode. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Essen and Wernigerode. The earliest departure is at 12:22 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 3:19 PM which arrives into Wernigerode at 7:41 PM. All services require a transfer at Hannover Hbf and take an average of 4h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


6h 17m • 2 changes


4h 22m • 2 changes


4h 18m • 2 changes


4h 22m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Wernigerode. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Wernigerode station via Hannover Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
Essen to Wernigerode train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Wernigerode train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Goslar station.
Book your Essen to Wernigerode train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Erixx and Regionalverkehre Start Deutschland GmbH.
The distance between Essen and Wernigerode is 263.5 km. The road distance is 365 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Wernigerode Hbf via Hannover Hbf and Goslar in around 5h.