What is the cheapest way to get from Essen to Rostock?

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Rostock is to bus which costs €29 - €65 and takes 9h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Essen to Rostock?

The fastest way to get from Essen to Rostock is to drive which takes 4h 31m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Rostock?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Rostock station. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Rostock central bus station via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Rostock?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Rostock. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Rostock Hauptbahnhof via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.

How far is it from Essen to Rostock?

The distance between Essen and Rostock is 584 km. The road distance is 530.4 km.

How do I travel from Essen to Rostock without a car?

The best way to get from Essen to Rostock without a car is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs €55 - €140.

How long does it take to get from Essen to Rostock?

It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Essen to Rostock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Rostock bus from?

Essen to Rostock bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Rostock train from?

Essen to Rostock train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Rostock?

The best way to get from Essen to Rostock is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs €55 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €65 and takes 9h 40m.

Where does the Essen to Rostock bus arrive?

Essen to Rostock bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Essen to Rostock train arrive?

Essen to Rostock train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Essen to Rostock?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Rostock is 530 km. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Essen to Rostock.

How do I get a train ticket from Essen to Rostock?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Essen to Rostock?

Book your Essen to Rostock bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Rostock?

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Essen to Rostock - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Essen to Rostock by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hamburg Hbf43 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Rostock Hauptbahnhof33 / ...
5h 41m
€58–139
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Hamburg, Zentraler OmnibusbahnhofN74 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Rostock central bus stationN1386 / ...
9h 40m
€29–64
Drive 530.4 km
1. Drive from Essen to Rostock530.4 km
4h 31m
€75–108
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbf
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)CGN - BER
3. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Rostock Hauptbahnhof
6h 50m
€109–333

Essen to Rostock by train

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5h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 583.6 km
Duration: 5h 41m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Rostock Hauptbahnhof via Hamburg Hbf in around 5h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Rostock central bus station via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof in around 9h 40m.

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