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Essen to Wittenberg trains

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The average train between Essen and Wittenberg takes 7h 11m and the fastest train takes 5h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Wittenberg. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 11m
Duration
591 km
Distance
€110
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Hanover

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  1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain train 10 / ...
  2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to S Spandau Bhftrain train 19 / ...
  3. Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbftrain train 28 / ...
5h 41m
€65–224

Essen to Wittenberg train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Essen and Wittenberg. The earliest departure is at 7:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 5:21 PM which arrives into Wittenberg at 9:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Hannover Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 7h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 49m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 49m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 49m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)15h 49m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 48m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 18m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 49m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 48m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 18m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 49m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 48m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 18m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 49m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 48m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 18m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 49m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 48m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 18m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 49m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 48m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 18m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 49m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 49m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Essen to Wittenberg? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 590.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 11m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Wittenberg, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbf via Hannover Hauptbahnhof and S Spandau Bhf in around 5h 41m.

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