The average train between Bernburg and Essen takes 6h 13m and the fastest train takes 5h 25m. 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.
Trains run every 2 hours between Bernburg and Essen. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Bernburg is at 8:53 PM which arrives into Essen at 9:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Guesten and take an average of 6h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Bernburg to Essen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Bernburg to Essen. However, there are services departing from Bernburg station and arriving at Essen station via Magdeburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
Bernburg to Essen train services, operated by Regionalverkehre Start Deutschland GmbH, depart from Guesten station.
Bernburg to Essen train services, operated by Regionalverkehre Start Deutschland GmbH, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Bernburg to Essen train tickets online with Regionalverkehre Start Deutschland GmbH and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Bernburg and Essen is 328.5 km. The road distance is 438 km.
You can take a train from Bernburg Hbf to Essen Hbf via Guesten, Magdeburg Hbf, and Hannover Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 6m.