The average train between Stralsund and Essen takes 7h 3m and the fastest train takes 6h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Stralsund 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 3 times a day between Stralsund and Essen. The earliest departure is at 8:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stralsund is at 4:04 PM which arrives into Essen at 2:07 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

6h 54m • 1 change

6h 54m • 1 change

6h 54m • 1 change

6h 54m • 1 change

6h 54m • 1 change

6h 54m • 1 change

6h 54m • 1 change

6h 54m • 1 change

6h 54m • 1 change

6h 54m • 1 change

6h 54m • 1 change

6h 54m • 1 change

6h 54m • 1 change

6h 54m • 1 change

6h 54m • 1 change

6h 54m • 1 change
Want to know about travelling from Stralsund to Essen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Stralsund to Essen. However, there are services departing from Stralsund station and arriving at Essen station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
Stralsund to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Stralsund Hauptbahnhof station.
Stralsund to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Stralsund to Essen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Stralsund and Essen is 515.9 km. The road distance is 656 km.
You can take a train from Stralsund Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 6h 33m.