Train Essen to Rostock from €156 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Rostock takes 6h 36m and the fastest train takes 5h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Rostock. 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 36m
Duration: 584 km
Distance: €156
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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5h 44m

€113–260

Essen to Rostock train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Essen and Rostock. The earliest departure is at 3:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 8:59 PM which arrives into Rostock at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

4:59 AM → 11:29 AM
6h 30m • 1 change
8:59 AM → 3:29 PM
6h 30m • 1 change
1:01 PM → 7:29 PM
6h 28m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

4:59 AM → 11:29 AM
6h 30m • 1 change
8:59 AM → 3:29 PM
6h 30m • 1 change
1:01 PM → 7:29 PM
6h 28m • 1 change
8:59 PM → 7:50 AM
Arrives next day
10h 51m • 1 change

Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

3:07 AM → 9:50 AM
6h 43m • 1 change
4:59 AM → 10:55 AM
5h 56m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 12:55 PM
5h 55m • 1 change
8:59 AM → 2:55 PM
5h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

3:07 AM → 9:50 AM
6h 43m • 1 change
4:59 AM → 10:55 AM
5h 56m • 1 change
7:14 AM → 12:55 PM
5h 41m • 1 change
8:59 AM → 2:55 PM
5h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

3:07 AM → 9:50 AM
6h 43m • 1 change
4:59 AM → 10:55 AM
5h 56m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 12:55 PM
5h 55m • 1 change
8:59 AM → 2:55 PM
5h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

3:06 AM → 9:50 AM
6h 44m • 1 change
4:59 AM → 10:55 AM
5h 56m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 12:55 PM
5h 55m • 1 change
8:59 AM → 2:55 PM
5h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

3:06 AM → 9:50 AM
6h 44m • 1 change
4:59 AM → 10:55 AM
5h 56m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 12:55 PM
5h 55m • 1 change

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