How much does a train ticket from Rostock to Essen cost?

The average train ticket price from Rostock to Essen is $85. The best way to find train tickets from Rostock to Essen is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from Rostock to Essen?

A train trip between Rostock and Essen is around 6h 45m, although the fastest train will take about 5h 50m. This is the time it takes to travel the 282 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Rostock and Essen?

The number of trains from Rostock to Essen can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 13. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Rostock to Essen by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from Rostock to Essen?

When taking the train from Rostock to Essen, you can travel comfortably and safely with Deutsche Bahn ICE.

Train Rostock to Essen from $34 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Rostock to Essen on September 30
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Deutsche Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE	12:21pm	Rostock Central Train Station	6h 24m	6:45pm	Essen Central Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + Deutsche Bahn	2:21pm	Rostock Central Train Station	6h 24m	8:45pm	Essen Central Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE	4:22pm	Rostock Central Train Station	6h 23m	10:45pm	Essen Central Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE	8:34pm	Rostock Central Train Station	9h 21m	5:55am	Essen Central Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + Deutsche Bahn	9:00pm	Rostock Central Train Station	11h 40m	8:40am	Essen Central Train Station	No tags

Compare 3 ways to go from Rostock to Essen.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$27 - $56	Average Duration10h 25m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$34 - $192	Average Duration6h 45m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool	Average Price$23 - $63	Average Duration5h 30m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastest

Busbud 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 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

5h 30mAverage Duration

$23Cheapest ticket

19kgCO₂ emissions

Train Rostock to Essen: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$85

Average train trip duration6h 45m

Number of daily trains13

Earliest train departure6:21am

Distance281 miles (452 km)

Latest train departure11:34pm

Train Companies

Deutsche Bahn ICE

4/510 reviews

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness5

Based on 10 reviews, the company was rated 4 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the temperature but often complained with the timeliness. Deutsche Bahn ICE ticket prices on this trip start at $120

Train and bus companies in DE:Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn ICE, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Slovak Rail, WESTbahn, OBB Eurocity

Rostock to Essen Train

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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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