The average train between Wittenberg and Essen takes 6h 35m and the fastest train takes 5h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Wittenberg 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 Wittenberg and Essen. The earliest departure is at 9:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wittenberg is at 9:48 PM which arrives into Essen at 8:38 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Wittenberg to Essen. However, there are services departing from Wittenberg station and arriving at Essen station via S Spandau Bhf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
Wittenberg to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbf station.
Wittenberg to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Wittenberg to Essen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Wittenberg and Essen is 391.4 km. The road distance is 591 km.
You can take a train from Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbf to Essen Hbf via S Spandau Bhf in around 5h 21m.