The average train between Essen and Stralsund takes 6h 54m and the fastest train takes 6h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Stralsund. 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 twice daily between Essen and Stralsund. The earliest departure is at 4:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 12:59 PM which arrives into Stralsund at 7:55 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Stralsund. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Stralsund station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
Essen to Stralsund train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Stralsund train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Stralsund Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Essen to Stralsund train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Essen and Stralsund is 515.9 km. The road distance is 656 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Stralsund Hauptbahnhof via Hamburg Hbf in around 7h.