The average train between Essen and Wittenberg takes 9h 49m and the fastest train takes 5h 53m. The train service runs several times per day 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.
Trains run twice daily between Essen and Wittenberg. The earliest departure is at 8:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 10:29 PM which arrives into Wittenberg at 10:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Bielefeld Hbf and take an average of 9h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Wittenberg. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Wittenberg station via Bielefeld Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 49m.
Essen to Wittenberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Wittenberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbf station.
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The distance between Essen and Wittenberg is 391.4 km. The road distance is 591 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbf via Bielefeld Hbf and S Spandau Bhf in around 5h 54m.