The average train between Essen and Quedlinburg takes 5h 15m and the fastest train takes 4h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen to Quedlinburg. 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 hourly between Essen and Quedlinburg. The earliest departure is at 12:22 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 8:21 PM which arrives into Quedlinburg at 7:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Braunschweig Hbf and take an average of 5h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 4m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Essen to Quedlinburg? 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 Essen to Quedlinburg. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf station and arriving at Halberstadt Hbf station via Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
Essen to Quedlinburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Quedlinburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Halberstadt Hbf station.
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The distance between Essen and Quedlinburg is 288 km. The road distance is 335 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Quedlinburg via Braunschweig Hbf, Vienenburg, Bahnhof, and Halberstadt Hbf in around 5h 57m.