Situated directly on a railway line, Wernigerode is easily reached by the German Federal Railways (Deutsche Bahn) and 'Veolia' Transport trains. En route are Hannover-Hildesheim-Goslar-Wernigerode-Halberstadt-Aschersleben-Halle (Saale) & Leipzig making Wernigerode easily accessable from every direction. With fast and direct train connections from Berlin (Harz-Berlin-Express), via Magdeburg and Halberstadt, coming to Harz from the capital is an uncomplicated journey on weekends and holidays.
Railway lines that stop at Wernigerode:
315 Magdeburg - Halberstadt - Quedlinburg - Thale
(switch at Halberstadt to the Wernigerode line)
330 Regional Express Hannover - Wernigerode - Halle (Saale)/Leipzig
Harz-Berlin-Express
Fast and direct train connection from Berlin to the Harz
Bus routes to Wernigerode:
- Berlin Linien Bus GmbH
The Berlin line bus company connects the Harz to the nation's capital. The journey from Berlin to Wernigerode takes about 3.5 hours. The timetable for the bus service can be found on the company's website here where you can also book tickets directly.
- Flixbus
Flixbus runs daily at low prices from Dusseldorf, Essen, Dortmund, Kassel, Göttingen and Seesen directly to Wernigerode. From Berlin and Magdeburg Flixbus runs twice daily. A timetable, prices and an overview of the bus stops can be found on their website www.flixbus.de as can a very helpful search tool to assist in planning your journey.
Airports / Airfields
Wernigerode does not have its own airport, however, the nearest airports are easily within reach. Information regarding an onward journey from the airport to Wernigerode can be obtained on the website of the relevant airport.
Leipzig / Halle Airport
Distance by car approximately 135 km
Distance by train approximately 2.5 hours
Hannover Airport
Distance by car approximately 130 km
Distance by train approximately 2.5 hours
Berlin Airports (Schönefeld, Tegel)
Distance by car approximately 240 km
Distance by train approximately 3.5 hours
Airfield Ballenstedt / Quedlinburg
Distance by car approximately 45 kilometers