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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Wittenberg is to bus and train which costs €45 - €110 and takes 6h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Wittenberg is to fly and train which takes 4h 13m and costs €100 - €330.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Wittenberg?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Wittenberg. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbf via Bielefeld Hbf and S Spandau Bhf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.

How far is it from Essen to Wittenberg?

The distance between Essen and Wittenberg is 591 km. The road distance is 471.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Wittenberg without a car is to train via Werther which takes 5h 54m and costs €50 - €410.

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

It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Essen to Wittenberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Wittenberg train from?

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

Where does the Essen to Wittenberg train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Wittenberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Wittenberg is 472 km. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Essen to Wittenberg.

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

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Where can I stay near Wittenberg?

There are 199+ hotels available in Wittenberg.

Essen to Wittenberg - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Essen to Wittenberg 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 via Werther
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Bielefeld Hbftrain 10 / ...
2. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to S Spandau Bhftrain 19 / ...
3. Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbftrain 28 / ...
5h 54m
€51–404
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Leipzig central train stationbus 1304 / ...
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbftrain 28 / ...
6h 50m
€45–105
Bus, train via Magdeburg
1. Take the bus from Südviertel, Essen to Magdeburgbus Mykolayiv
2. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Roßlau(Elbe)train Re13 / ...
6h 23m
Drive 471.7 km
1. Drive from Essen to Wittenbergcar 471.7 km
4h 38m
€68–98
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 S Südkreuz Bhf to Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbftrain
4h 13m
€105–326
Train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain 55
2. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbftrain S8 / ...
7h 38m
€87–373
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane DUS - LEJ
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbftrain
5h 41m
€142–399
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 S Südkreuz Bhf to Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbftrain
4h 50m
€99–351
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Dresden Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane DUS - DRS
2. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbftrain
5h 25m
€158–529
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane FRA - LEJ
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbftrain
5h 10m
€154–391
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 Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbftrain
6h 12m
€151–500

Essen to Wittenberg by train

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5h 54mAverage Duration

€51Cheapest Price

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Distance: 590.7 km
Duration: 5h 54m

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 Bielefeld Hbf and S Spandau Bhf in around 5h 54m.

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