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 €30 - €75 and takes 11h 45m.

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 17m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Stralsund?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Stralsund. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Stralsund via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and Rostock central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.

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 37m.

How far is it from Essen to Stralsund?

The distance between Essen and Stralsund is 618 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 37m and costs €60 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 7h 37m 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 FlixBus, depart from Essen central train 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 37m and costs €60 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €75 and takes 11h 45m.

Where does the Essen to Stralsund bus arrive?

Essen to Stralsund bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof 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 17m to drive from Essen to Stralsund.

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

Book your Essen to Stralsund train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Essen to Stralsund bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Stralsund?

There are 969+ hotels available in Stralsund.

Essen to Stralsund - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Essen to Stralsund by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hamburg Hbf39 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Stralsund Hauptbahnhof26
7h 37m
€60–210
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 station
3. Take the bus from Rostock central bus station to Stralsund
11h 45m
€34–72
Drive 605.3 km
1. Drive from Essen to Stralsund605.3 km
5h 17m
€87–125
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)DUS - BER
2. Take the train from S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf to Stralsund Hauptbahnhof
7h 14m
€109–342
Train via Essen Central Station
1. Take the train from Essen Central Station to Hamburg Central StationFlx20
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Stralsund Hauptbahnhof26
8h 5m
€44–180
Train #2
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to S Spandau Bhf10 / ...
2. Take the train from S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf to Stralsund HauptbahnhofRe3 / ...
8h 12m
€74–157
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)DUS - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Stralsund Hauptbahnhof
7h 53m
€123–408
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)CGN - BER
3. Take the train from S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf to Stralsund Hauptbahnhof
7h 53m
€99–338

Essen to Stralsund by train

19Weekly Trains

7h 37mAverage Duration

€60Cheapest Price

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Distance: 618.3 km
Duration: 7h 37m

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 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Stralsund via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and Rostock central bus station in around 11h 45m.

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