Bernburg to Essen Trains

Bernburg to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bernburg and Essen takes 5h 55m and the fastest train takes 5h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Bernburg 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.

5h 55m
Duration: 454 km
Distance: €100
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Magdeburg

best

Take the train from Köthen to Magdeburg Hbftrain 55 / ...
Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...

5h 50m

€82–206

Bernburg to Essen train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Bernburg and Essen. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Bernburg is at 10:13 PM which arrives into Essen at 8:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Köthen and take an average of 5h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

8:13 AM → 1:37 PM
5h 24m • 2 changes
10:13 AM → 3:37 PM
5h 24m • 2 changes
12:13 PM → 5:37 PM
5h 24m • 2 changes
2:13 PM → 7:37 PM
5h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:38 AM → 10:40 AM
5h 2m • 2 changes
6:17 AM → 11:37 AM
5h 20m • 2 changes
10:13 AM → 3:40 PM
5h 27m • 2 changes
12:13 PM → 5:37 PM
5h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:38 AM → 10:40 AM
5h 2m • 2 changes
6:17 AM → 11:37 AM
5h 20m • 2 changes
8:13 AM → 1:37 PM
5h 24m • 2 changes
10:13 AM → 3:37 PM
5h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

4:54 AM → 10:40 AM
5h 46m • 2 changes
6:17 AM → 11:37 AM
5h 20m • 2 changes
8:13 AM → 1:37 PM
5h 24m • 2 changes
10:13 AM → 3:37 PM
5h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

4:54 AM → 10:40 AM
5h 46m • 2 changes
6:17 AM → 11:37 AM
5h 20m • 2 changes
8:13 AM → 1:37 PM
5h 24m • 2 changes
10:13 AM → 3:37 PM
5h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:38 AM → 10:40 AM
5h 2m • 2 changes
6:17 AM → 11:37 AM
5h 20m • 2 changes
8:13 AM → 1:37 PM
5h 24m • 2 changes
10:13 AM → 3:37 PM
5h 24m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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