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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Stralsund is to bus which costs €75 - €100 and takes 10h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Stralsund is to drive which takes 5h 19m and costs €80 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Stralsund?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen to Stralsund. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Stralsund via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and Rostock central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Stralsund?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Stralsund. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Stralsund Hauptbahnhof via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.

How far is it from Essen to Stralsund?

The distance between Essen and Stralsund is 656 km. The road distance is 605.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Stralsund without a car is to train which takes 7h and costs €55 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 7h to get from Essen to Stralsund, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Stralsund bus from?

Essen to Stralsund bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Essen Hbf station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Stralsund train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Stralsund?

The best way to get from Essen to Stralsund is to train which takes 7h and costs €55 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €100 and takes 10h 34m.

Where does the Essen to Stralsund bus arrive?

Essen to Stralsund bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Hamburg station.

Where does the Essen to Stralsund train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Stralsund?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Stralsund is 605 km. It takes approximately 5h 19m to drive from Essen to Stralsund.

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

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Where can I stay near Stralsund?

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Essen to Stralsund - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Essen to Stralsund by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
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1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Stralsund Hauptbahnhoftrain 33
7h
€57–158
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Hamburgbus
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Rostock central bus stationbus
3. Take the bus from Rostock central bus station to Stralsundbus
10h 34m
€76–98
Drive 605.3 km
1. Drive from Essen to Stralsundcar 605.3 km
5h 19m
€84–121
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane DUS - BER
2. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Stralsund Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 37m
€103–316
Train via Osnabrück
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Westbevern-Vadrup, Bahnhoftrain Re2
2. Take the train from Osnabrueck Altstadt to Hamburg-Bergedorftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Bergedorf to Rostock Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
4. Take the train from Rostock Hbf to Stralsund Ruegendammtrain Re
10h 35m
€100–227
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane DUS - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Stralsund Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 48m
€118–328
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane CGN - BER
3. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Stralsund Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 9m
€107–313

Essen to Stralsund by train

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Distance: 655.6 km
Duration: 7h

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Stralsund Hauptbahnhof via Hamburg Hbf in around 7h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen Hbf to Stralsund via Hamburg, Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof, and Rostock central bus station in around 10h 34m.

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