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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: July 20 at
    Departure city: Rostock
    Departure location: Rostock Central Train Station
    Arrival time: July 21 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen Central Train Station
    Operated by: Regional-Express + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    Regional-Express + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: July 20 at
    Departure city: Rostock
    Departure location: Rostock Central Train Station
    Arrival time: July 20 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen Central Train Station
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICEDeutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 20 at
    Departure city: Rostock
    Departure location: Rostock Central Train Station
    Arrival time: July 20 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen Central Train Station
    Operated by: Regional-Express + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    Regional-Express + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 20 at
    Departure city: Rostock
    Departure location: Rostock Central Train Station
    Arrival time: July 20 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen Central Train Station
    Operated by: InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 20 at
    Departure city: Rostock
    Departure location: Rostock Central Train Station
    Arrival time: July 20 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen Central Train Station
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICEDeutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Rostock to Essen.

Bus
Average Price$50 - $81Average Duration10h 25m
11kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$34 - $194Average Duration5h 50m
11kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
Carpool
Average Price$38 - $44Average Duration5h
19kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Rostock to Essen

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 5 hours and with fares starting at just $38, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
5hAverage Duration
$38Cheapest ticket
19kgCO₂ emissions

Train Rostock to Essen: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$116
Average train trip duration5h 50m
Number of daily trains12
Earliest train departure6:26am
Distance281 miles (452 km)
Latest train departure11:13pm

Rostock to Essen Train

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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07/17
$80
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$84
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Rostock to Essen was searched and found on Jul 17, 2025 with a price of $80

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Rostock to Essen, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $80 to $196 for a train ticket from Rostock to Essen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $84 which is on 2025-07-20.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Rostock to Essen is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Essen, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Rostock and Essen compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Rostock to Essen, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

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Train from Essen to Rostock

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