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Rostock to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Rostock and Essen takes 6h 42m and the fastest train takes 5h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Rostock to Essen. 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 42m
Duration
569 km
Distance
€149
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain train 33 / ...
  2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain train 43 / ...
6h 25m
€108–255

Rostock to Essen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Rostock and Essen. The earliest departure is at 4:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Rostock is at 10:08 PM which arrives into Essen at 7:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 568.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 42m

What companies run services between Rostock, Germany and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 6h 25m.

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