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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Rostock to Essen

Composite routes from Rostock to Essen

Cheapest
4 h 30 min
Car
530 km.
from $29

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 1
FlixBus
Website
FlixBus
Website
3h 15m
Twice daily
$20.25–$29.11
+49 30 300 137 300
+49 30 300 137 300
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Airlines
Found: 2
Lufthansa
Website
Eurowings
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Lufthansa
Website
55 min
Monday to Friday
$63.29–$341.76
Eurowings
Website
55 min
Monday to Friday
$63.29–$341.76
Train operators
Found: 4
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
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Deutsche Bahn Regional
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National Express
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Flixtrain
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Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
5h 11m
Once daily
$107.59–$120.25
+49 30 311-682904
+49 30 311-682904
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Deutsche Bahn Regional
Website
2h 30m
Every 3 hours
$37.97–$53.16
+49 30 2970
+49 30 2970
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National Express
Website
57 min
Hourly
$18.99–$27.85
08717 81 81 81
08717 81 81 81
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Flixtrain
Website
3h 10m
Twice daily
$32.91–$49.37
+49 30 300 137 100
+49 30 300 137 100
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

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 $50 - $76.09 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 31m and costs $86.96 - $130.43 .

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?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Rostock Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Essen Hbf. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 11m.

How far is it from Rostock to Essen?

The distance between Rostock and Essen is 573 km. The road distance is 539.6 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 5h 11m and costs $92.39 - $103.26 .

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

The train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf takes 5h 11m including transfers and departs once daily.

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-Express, 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 5h 11m and costs $92.39 - $103.26 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $76.09 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-Express, arrive at Essen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Rostock to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Rostock to Essen is 540 km. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Rostock to Essen.

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

Book your Rostock to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

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?

There are 1889+ hotels available in Essen. Prices start at $41.36 per night.
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