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

The cheapest way to get from Wittenberg to Essen is to bus which costs €40 - €80 and takes 8h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wittenberg to Essen is to train and fly which takes 3h 44m and costs €85 - €320.

Is there a direct train between Wittenberg and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Wittenberg to Essen. However, there are services departing from Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbf and arriving at Essen Hbf via S Spandau Bhf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.

How far is it from Wittenberg to Essen?

The distance between Wittenberg and Essen is 591 km. The road distance is 470.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Wittenberg to Essen without a car is to train via Reinickendorf which takes 5h 4m and costs €100 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Wittenberg to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wittenberg to Essen train from?

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

Train or bus from Wittenberg to Essen?

The best way to get from Wittenberg to Essen is to train via Reinickendorf which takes 5h 4m and costs €100 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €80 and takes 8h 35m.

Where does the Wittenberg to Essen train arrive?

Wittenberg to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at S Spandau Bhf station.

Can I drive from Wittenberg to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Wittenberg to Essen is 470 km. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Wittenberg to Essen.

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

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Where can I stay near Essen?

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Wittenberg to Essen - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Wittenberg to Essen by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Reinickendorf
best
1. Take the train from Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbf to S Spandau Bhftrain 28 / ...
2. Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...
5h 4m
€106–119
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bitterfeld, Bahnhof to Halle(Saale)Hbfbus S8
2. Take the bus from Halle to Essen central train stationbus 1304 / ...
8h 35m
€40–79
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Roßlau(Elbe) to Magdeburg Hbftrain Re13 / ...
2. Take the bus from Magdeburg to Essenbus Kyiv-Hasselt / ...
8h 8m
Drive 470.2 km
1. Drive from Wittenberg to Essencar 470.2 km
4h 37m
€66–95
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BER - DUS
3h 44m
€88–313
Train
1. Take the train from Dessau Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain 55
6h 11m
€83–143
Train to Leipzig-Halle Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LEJ - DUS
5h 43m
€181–410
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BER - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain
4h 26m
€97–327
Train, train to Dresden Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain
3. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane DRS - DUS
5h 12m
€129–427
Train to Leipzig-Halle Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LEJ - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
5h 18m
€154–286

Wittenberg to Essen by train

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Distance: 590.7 km
Duration: 5h 4m

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

You can take a train from Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbf to Essen Hbf via S Spandau Bhf in around 5h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbf to Essen central train station via Bitterfeld, Bitterfeld, Bahnhof, Halle(Saale)Hbf, and Halle in around 8h 35m.

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