The average train between Wernigerode and Essen takes 4h 45m and the fastest train takes 4h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Wernigerode to Essen. 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 Wernigerode and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wernigerode is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Essen at 8:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Goslar and take an average of 4h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


4h 19m • 2 changes


4h 22m • 2 changes


4h 16m • 2 changes


4h 20m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Wernigerode to Essen. However, there are services departing from Wernigerode station and arriving at Essen station via Hannover Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
Wernigerode to Essen train services, operated by Regionalverkehre Start Deutschland GmbH, depart from Goslar station.
Wernigerode to Essen train services, operated by Regionalverkehre Start Deutschland GmbH, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Wernigerode to Essen train tickets online with Regionalverkehre Start Deutschland GmbH, Erixx and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Wernigerode and Essen is 263.5 km. The road distance is 366 km.
You can take a train from Wernigerode Hbf to Essen Hbf via Goslar and Hannover Hbf in around 4h 51m.