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

The cheapest way to get from Wittenberg to Essen is to train and bus which costs €45 - €100 and takes 8h 29m.

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 47m and costs €100 - €340.

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 Hannover Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

How far is it from Wittenberg to Essen?

The distance between Wittenberg and Essen is 468 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 which takes 4h 50m and costs €55 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 50m 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.

Where does the Wittenberg to Essen train arrive?

Wittenberg to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hannover Hauptbahnhof 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 - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain 10
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...
4h 50m
€59–174
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain 28 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Essen central train stationbus 023 / ...
8h 29m
€46–100
Train, bus via Magdeburg
1. Take the train from Roßlau(Elbe) to Magdeburg Hbftrain Re13 / ...
2. Take the bus from Magdeburg to Südviertel, Essenbus Mykolayiv
6h 49m
Drive 470.2 km
1. Drive from Wittenberg to Essencar 470.2 km
4h 37m
€69–100
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 47m
€104–336
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 50m
€140–402
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 Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain
4h 35m
€95–351

Wittenberg to Essen by train

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Distance: 468.4 km
Duration: 4h 50m

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 Hannover Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 50m.

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