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

The cheapest way to get from Stralsund to Essen is to bus which costs €70 - €100 and takes 10h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stralsund to Essen is to drive which takes 5h 18m and costs €80 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Stralsund and Essen?

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

Is there a direct train between Stralsund and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Stralsund to Essen. However, there are services departing from Stralsund Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Essen Hbf via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.

How far is it from Stralsund to Essen?

The distance between Stralsund and Essen is 656 km. The road distance is 605.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Stralsund to Essen without a car is to train which takes 6h 33m and costs €110 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Stralsund to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stralsund to Essen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Stralsund to Essen train from?

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

Train or bus from Stralsund to Essen?

The best way to get from Stralsund to Essen is to train which takes 6h 33m and costs €110 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €100 and takes 10h 34m.

Where does the Stralsund to Essen bus arrive?

Stralsund to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rostock central bus station.

Where does the Stralsund to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Stralsund to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Stralsund to Essen is 605 km. It takes approximately 5h 18m to drive from Stralsund to Essen.

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

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Stralsund to Essen - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and car train

There are 9 ways to get from Stralsund to Essen by train, bus, car, plane, or car train

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Stralsund Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain 33
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
6h 33m
€113–133
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stralsund to Rostock central bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from Rostock central bus station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus
3. Take the bus from Hamburg to Essen Hbfbus
10h 34m
€71–97
Drive 605.2 km
1. Drive from Stralsund to Essencar 605.2 km
5h 18m
€85–123
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Stralsund Hauptbahnhof to Berlin Hbftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BER - DUS
5h 57m
€103–344
Train via Bad Kleinen
1. Take the train from Stralsund Ruegendamm to Rostock Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Ventschow Bahnhoftrain Re1
3. Take the train from Ventschow Bahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain Re1
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
8h 50m
€103–139
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Stralsund to Hamburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Göttingencartrain
3. Drive from Göttingen to Essencar
6h 40m
€156–211
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Stralsund Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane HAM - DUS
5h 49m
€141–300
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Stralsund Hauptbahnhof to Berlin Hbftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BER - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain
6h 39m
€112–358
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Stralsund Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane HAM - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
7h 34m
€164–276

Stralsund to Essen by train

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6h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 655.7 km
Duration: 6h 33m

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

You can take a train from Stralsund Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 6h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stralsund to Essen Hbf via Rostock central bus station, Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof, and Hamburg in around 10h 34m.

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