What is the cheapest way to get from Essen to Stendal?

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Stendal is to bus and train via Stendal Hochschule which costs €50 - €70 and takes 6h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Essen to Stendal?

The fastest way to get from Essen to Stendal is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs €65 - €75.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Stendal?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Stendal Hbf. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 10m.

How far is it from Essen to Stendal?

The distance between Essen and Stendal is 389 km. The road distance is 413.6 km.

How do I travel from Essen to Stendal without a car?

The best way to get from Essen to Stendal without a car is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs €65 - €75.

How long does it take to get from Essen to Stendal?

The train from Essen Hbf to Stendal Hbf takes 3h 10m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Essen to Stendal train from?

Essen to Stendal train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.

Where does the Essen to Stendal train arrive?

Essen to Stendal train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Stendal Hbf station.

Can I drive from Essen to Stendal?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Stendal is 414 km. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Essen to Stendal.

How do I get a train ticket from Essen to Stendal?

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Where can I stay near Stendal?

There are 142+ hotels available in Stendal.

Essen to Stendal - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Essen to Stendal by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Stendal Hbftrain 10
3h 10m
€65–75
Bus, train via Stendal Hochschule
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Magdeburg central bus stationbus N3217 / ...
2. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Stendal Hochschuletrain S1
6h 48m
€50–69
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Südviertel, Essen to Magdeburgbus Mykolayiv
2. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Stendal Hbftrain S1 / ...
5h 3m
Drive 413.6 km
1. Drive from Essen to Stendalcar 413.6 km
3h 57m
€59–85
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane DUS - BER
2. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Stendal Hbftrain
4h 28m
€91–321
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane CGN - BER
3. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Stendal Hbftrain
4h 59m
€90–318
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane DUS - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Stendal Hbftrain
5h 16m
€104–333

Essen to Stendal by train

11Weekly Trains

3h 10mAverage Duration

€65Cheapest Price

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Distance: 389.4 km
Duration: 3h 10m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Stendal, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Stendal Hbf twice daily. Tickets cost €65–75 and the journey takes 3h 10m.

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