Essen to Wittenberg Trains

Essen to Wittenberg trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Wittenberg takes 6h 4m and the fastest train takes 5h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen to Wittenberg. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 4m
Duration: 591 km
Distance: €133
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Essen Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain 10 / ...
Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbftrain 28 / ...

€73–449

Essen to Wittenberg train times

Trains run hourly between Essen and Wittenberg. The earliest departure is at 5:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 7:22 PM which arrives into Wittenberg at 6:09 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, August 9, 2026

7:16 PM → 6:09 AM
Arrives next day
10h 53m • 1 change

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

5:21 AM → 11:10 AM
5h 49m • 1 change
6:48 AM → 12:09 PM
5h 21m • 1 change
7:22 AM → 1:10 PM
5h 48m • 1 change
8:48 AM → 2:09 PM
5h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

5:21 AM → 11:10 AM
5h 49m • 1 change
6:48 AM → 12:09 PM
5h 21m • 1 change
7:22 AM → 1:10 PM
5h 48m • 1 change
8:48 AM → 2:09 PM
5h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

5:21 AM → 11:10 AM
5h 49m • 1 change
6:48 AM → 12:09 PM
5h 21m • 1 change
7:22 AM → 1:10 PM
5h 48m • 1 change
8:48 AM → 2:09 PM
5h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

5:21 AM → 11:10 AM
5h 49m • 1 change
6:48 AM → 12:09 PM
5h 21m • 1 change
7:22 AM → 1:10 PM
5h 48m • 1 change
8:48 AM → 2:09 PM
5h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

5:21 AM → 11:10 AM
5h 49m • 1 change
6:48 AM → 12:09 PM
5h 21m • 1 change
7:22 AM → 1:10 PM
5h 48m • 1 change
8:48 AM → 2:09 PM
5h 21m • 1 change
Show more

Frequently asked questions

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