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

The cheapest way to get from Rostock to Essen is to bus which costs €30 - €70 and takes 9h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rostock to Essen is to drive which takes 4h 30m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Rostock and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Rostock station to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Rostock central bus station and arriving at Essen central train station via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Rostock and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Rostock to Essen. However, there are services departing from Rostock Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Essen Hbf via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.

How far is it from Rostock to Essen?

The distance between Rostock and Essen is 569 km. The road distance is 530.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Rostock to Essen without a car is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs €55 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Rostock to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rostock to Essen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Rostock to Essen train from?

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

Train or bus from Rostock to Essen?

The best way to get from Rostock to Essen is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs €55 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €70 and takes 9h 35m.

Where does the Rostock to Essen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Rostock to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rostock to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Rostock to Essen is 531 km. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Rostock to Essen.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Essen?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbf33 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbf43 / ...
6h 26m
€59–141
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rostock central bus station to Hamburg, Zentraler OmnibusbahnhofN1386 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Essen central train stationN1387 / ...
9h 35m
€31–65
Drive 530.8 km
1. Drive from Rostock to Essen530.8 km
4h 30m
€75–108
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BER
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)BER - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbf
5h 56m
€104–337

Rostock to Essen by train

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6h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 568.9 km
Duration: 6h 26m

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

You can take a train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 6h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rostock central bus station to Essen central train station via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof in around 9h 35m.

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