The average train between Essen and Quedlinburg takes 5h 29m and the fastest train takes 4h 56m. The train service runs several times per day 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 every 2 hours between Essen and Quedlinburg. The earliest departure is at 5:23 AM in the morning, 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 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 2m • 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 station and arriving at Quedlinburg station via Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
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 Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Halberstadt Hbf station.
Book your Essen to Quedlinburg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Erixx and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Essen and Quedlinburg is 288 km. The road distance is 405 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Quedlinburg via Braunschweig Hbf, Vienenburg, Bahnhof, and Halberstadt Hbf in around 6h 7m.