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How to get from Wittenberg to Birkenstein by train?

From Wittenberg to Birkenstein by train

To get from Wittenberg to Birkenstein in Berlin - Brandenburg, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the RE4 train from Holzdorf (Elster) Bahnhof station to S Südkreuz Bhf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S42 train and finally take the S5 train from Ostkreuz Bhf station to S Hoppegarten station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 26 min.

146min
Train - RE4
RE4
Train - S42
S42
Train - S5
S5
Walk to Birkenstein
Leaves from Holzdorf (Elster) Bahnhof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Wittenberg
  • 2
    Train - RE4RE4
    Wait for train
    RE4
    Stendal Hauptbahnhof
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    S Südkreuz Bhf
    71 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    S Südkreuz Bhf
    180 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - S42S42
    Wait for train
    S42
    S Beusselstr.
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    S Ostkreuz Bhf
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ostkreuz Bhf
    100 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - S5S5
    Wait for train
    S5
    S Strausberg Nord
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    S Hoppegarten
    22 min
  • 10
    Walk to Birkenstein
    Walk to
    Birkenstein
    1.38 km • 18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Wittenberg to Birkenstein by train via RE4, RE1 and S5

To get from Wittenberg to Birkenstein in Berlin - Brandenburg, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the RE4 train from Holzdorf (Elster) Bahnhof station to S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE1 train and finally take the S5 train from Ostkreuz Bhf station to S Hoppegarten station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 46 min.

166min
Train - RE4
RE4
Train - RE1
RE1
Train - S5
S5
Walk to Birkenstein
Leaves from Holzdorf (Elster) Bahnhof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Wittenberg
  • 2
    Train - RE4RE4
    Wait for train
    RE4
    Stendal Hauptbahnhof
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof
    80 min
  • 4
    Train - RE1RE1
    Wait for train
    RE1
    Frankfurt (Oder) Bahnhof
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    S Ostkreuz Bhf
    14 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ostkreuz Bhf
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - S5S5
    Wait for train
    S5
    S Strausberg Nord
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    S Hoppegarten
    22 min
  • 9
    Walk to Birkenstein
    Walk to
    Birkenstein
    1.38 km • 18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Wittenberg to Birkenstein

The distance between Wittenberg, Berlin - Brandenburg and Birkenstein, Berlin - Brandenburg is approximately 111.44 km, which can typically be travelled in 146 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Wittenberg to Birkenstein by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Berlin - Brandenburg – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Wittenberg

Wittenberg is located at Wittenberg, Berlin - Brandenburg and the nearest public transit station is Holzdorf (Elster) Bahnhof.

Train stations close to Wittenberg:

  • Holzdorf (Elster) Bahnhof

Public transit stations close to Birkenstein, Berlin - Brandenburg

Birkenstein is located at Birkenstein, Berlin - Brandenburg and the nearest public transit station is Hoppegarten Hönower Weg.

Train stations close to Birkenstein:

  • S Neuenhagen (B Berlin)
  • S Hoppegarten
  • S Birkenstein

Bus stations close to Birkenstein:

  • Hoppegarten Hönower Weg
  • S Birkenstein
  • Hoppegarten Einkaufscenter

Alternative route from Wittenberg to Birkenstein by train via RE4, RE1 and S5

To get from Wittenberg to Birkenstein in Berlin - Brandenburg, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the RE4 train from Holzdorf (Elster) Bahnhof station to S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE1 train and finally take the S5 train from Ostkreuz Bhf station to S Hoppegarten station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 46 min.

166min
Train - RE4
RE4
Train - RE1
RE1
Train - S5
S5
Walk to Birkenstein
Leaves from Holzdorf (Elster) Bahnhof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Wittenberg
  • 2
    Train - RE4RE4
    Wait for train
    RE4
    Stendal Hauptbahnhof
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof
    80 min
  • 4
    Train - RE1RE1
    Wait for train
    RE1
    Frankfurt (Oder) Bahnhof
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    S Ostkreuz Bhf
    14 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ostkreuz Bhf
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - S5S5
    Wait for train
    S5
    S Strausberg Nord
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    S Hoppegarten
    22 min
  • 9
    Walk to Birkenstein
    Walk to
    Birkenstein
    1.38 km • 18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Wittenberg to Birkenstein?

    The fastest way takes 146 minutes, using Bus line RE4, Bus line S42, Bus line S5.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Wittenberg to Birkenstein?

    The alternative route takes 166 minutes, using Bus line RE4, Bus line RE1, Bus line S5.

  • Is there a direct train between Wittenberg and Birkenstein in Berlin - Brandenburg?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 26 min.

  • Which train line goes from Wittenberg to Birkenstein in Berlin - Brandenburg?

    The RE4 train line goes from Stendal Hauptbahnhof station near Wittenberg to S Südkreuz Bhf station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till S Südkreuz Bhf station near Birkenstein in Berlin - Brandenburg

  • How long does it take to travel from Wittenberg to Birkenstein in Berlin - Brandenburg by train?

    The total travel time between Wittenberg and Birkenstein in Berlin - Brandenburg by train is about 2 hr 26 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Wittenberg to get to Birkenstein in Berlin - Brandenburg?

    Get on the RE4 train from the Stendal Hauptbahnhof station near Wittenberg in Berlin - Brandenburg.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Wittenberg and Birkenstein in Berlin - Brandenburg?

    Get off the train at the S Südkreuz Bhf station, which is closest to Birkenstein in Berlin - Brandenburg.