Essen to Wernigerode Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Wernigerode takes 4h 30m and the fastest train takes 4h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen to Wernigerode. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 30m
Duration: 363 km
Distance: €84
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Essen Hbf to Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhoftrain 10

4h 46m

€71–155

Essen to Wernigerode train times

Trains run hourly between Essen and Wernigerode. The earliest departure is at 12:22 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 8:21 PM which arrives into Wernigerode at 6:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Braunschweig Hbf and take an average of 4h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

12:22 AM → 8:39 AM
8h 17m • 2 changes
6:21 AM → 10:39 AM
4h 18m • 2 changes
7:19 AM → 11:41 AM
4h 22m • 2 changes
8:21 AM → 12:39 PM
4h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:19 AM → 9:41 AM
4h 22m • 2 changes
6:21 AM → 10:39 AM
4h 18m • 2 changes
7:19 AM → 11:41 AM
4h 22m • 2 changes
8:21 AM → 12:39 PM
4h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

12:22 AM → 6:39 AM
6h 17m • 2 changes
5:19 AM → 9:41 AM
4h 22m • 2 changes
6:21 AM → 10:39 AM
4h 18m • 2 changes
7:19 AM → 11:41 AM
4h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

12:22 AM → 6:39 AM
6h 17m • 2 changes
5:19 AM → 9:41 AM
4h 22m • 2 changes
6:21 AM → 10:39 AM
4h 18m • 2 changes
7:19 AM → 11:41 AM
4h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

12:22 AM → 6:39 AM
6h 17m • 2 changes
5:19 AM → 9:41 AM
4h 22m • 2 changes
6:21 AM → 10:39 AM
4h 18m • 2 changes
7:19 AM → 11:41 AM
4h 22m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

12:22 AM → 6:39 AM
6h 17m • 2 changes
5:19 AM → 9:41 AM
4h 22m • 2 changes
6:21 AM → 10:39 AM
4h 18m • 2 changes
7:19 AM → 11:41 AM
4h 22m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

12:22 AM → 6:39 AM
6h 17m • 2 changes
5:19 AM → 9:41 AM
4h 22m • 2 changes
6:21 AM → 10:39 AM
4h 18m • 2 changes
7:19 AM → 11:41 AM
4h 22m • 2 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Essen to Wernigerode? 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.

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Wernigerode, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €50–120 and the journey takes 2h 42m.

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