The average train between Essen and Rostock takes 6h 43m and the fastest train takes 5h 53m. 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.
Trains run 4 times a day 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 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Rostock. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Rostock station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
Essen to Rostock train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Rostock train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Rostock Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Essen to Rostock train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Essen and Rostock is 452.2 km. The road distance is 584 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Rostock Hauptbahnhof via Hamburg Hbf in around 5h 44m.