The average train between Rostock and Essen takes 5h 10m and the fastest train takes 4h 35m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week 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.
Trains run 5 times a week between Rostock and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rostock is at 1:04 PM which arrives into Essen at 6:23 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Rostock station and arriving at Essen station. Services depart 5 times a week, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 5h 10m.
Rostock to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Rostock Hauptbahnhof station.
Rostock to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Rostock to Essen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Rostock and Essen is 452.2 km. The road distance is 570 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf 3 times a day. Tickets cost €100–330 and the journey takes 5h 19m.