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536 km.
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Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Rostock central bus station to Hamburg,
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$20.25–$29.11
Bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Essen
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$37.97–$54.43

Airlines

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Hamburg Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$63.29–$341.76
Plane from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.21–$518.97

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Hamburg Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$63.29–$341.76
Plane from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$69.62–$253.16
Plane from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$62.02–$303.79

Train operators

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Essen
Ave. Duration:
5h 11m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$107.59–$120.25
Train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 49m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$53.16–$59.49
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
3h 9m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$75.95–$88.60
Train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen
Ave. Duration:
2h 32m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$59.49–$65.82
Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 to Essen
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$34.18–$37.97

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$37.97–$53.16
Train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Schwarzenbek
Ave. Duration:
2h 8m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$31.64–$45.57

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 to Essen
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.99–$27.85

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Email:
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$32.91–$49.37

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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