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 €40 - €120 and takes 12h 5m.

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 16m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Stralsund and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Stralsund to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Stralsund and arriving at Essen central train station via Rostock central bus station and Bremen Fernbusterminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 5m.

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 7h 40m.

How far is it from Stralsund to Essen?

The distance between Stralsund and Essen is 634 km. The road distance is 605 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 7h 40m and costs €60 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 7h 40m 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 7h 40m and costs €60 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €120 and takes 12h 5m.

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 16m to drive from Stralsund to Essen.

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

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

Book your Stralsund to Essen bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near 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 Hbf26
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbf43 / ...
7h 40m
€62–202
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stralsund to Rostock central bus station
2. Take the bus from Rostock central bus station to Bremen Fernbusterminal
3. Take the bus from Bremen Fernbusterminal to Essen central train stationN74
12h 5m
€41–112
Drive 605 km
1. Drive from Stralsund to Essen605 km
5h 16m
€86–124
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Stralsund Hauptbahnhof to S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)BER - DUS
6h 42m
€104–341
Train via Essen Central Station
1. Take the train from Stralsund Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbf26
2. Take the train from Hamburg Central Station to Essen Central StationFlx20
8h 4m
€48–167
Train #2
1. Take the train from Stralsund Hauptbahnhof to S+U Gesundbrunnen BhfRe3 / ...
2. Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to Essen Hbf10 / ...
8h 4m
€47–172
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Stralsund to Hamburg Hbf
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Göttingen
3. Drive from Göttingen to Essen
6h 38m
€156–212
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Stralsund Hauptbahnhof to S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)BER - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbf
7h 27m
€98–342
Train, train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Stralsund Hbf to Rostock Hbf
2. Take the train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbf
3. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)HAM - DUS
7h 35m
€131–372

Stralsund to Essen by train

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7h 40mAverage Duration

€62Cheapest Price

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Distance: 634.3 km
Duration: 7h 40m

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 7h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stralsund to Essen central train station via Rostock central bus station and Bremen Fernbusterminal in around 12h 5m.

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