There are 4 ways to get from Essen to Wernigerode by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Essen Hbf to Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhoftrain 10
4h 36m€76–153Drive 311.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Essen to Wernigerodecar 311.1 km
3h 55m€46–66Train via Hanover
- Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain 10 / ...
- Take the train from Hannover Hbf to Goslartrain Re
4h 51m€62–176Train via Paderborn
- Take the train from Essen Hbf to Kamentrain Re
- Take the train from Kamen to Paderborn Hbftrain Re
- Take the train from Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof to Kreiensentrain
- Take the train from Kreiensen to Goslar, Bahnhoftrain
7h 12m
Essen to Wernigerode by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Essen to Wernigerode is to drive which costs €45 - €70 and takes 3h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Essen to Wernigerode is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct train from Essen to Wernigerode. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Wernigerode Hbf via Braunschweig Hbf and Vienenburg, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
The distance between Essen and Wernigerode is 363 km. The road distance is 311.1 km.
The best way to get from Essen to Wernigerode without a car is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs €75 - €160.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Essen to Wernigerode, including transfers.
Essen to Wernigerode train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Wernigerode train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Wernigerode is 311 km. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Essen to Wernigerode.
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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 €55–110 and the journey takes 2h 42m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Essen Hbf to Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–110
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Essen Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–90
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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