Essen to Rostock Trains

Essen to Rostock trains

Travel from

Search accommodation with Expedia

Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Rostock takes 6h 13m and the fastest train takes 5h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen to Rostock. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 13m
Duration: 561 km
Distance: €125
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Hamburg

best

Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 1 / ...
Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Rostock Hauptbahnhoftrain 33 / ...

5h 15m

€95–336

Essen to Rostock train times

Trains run hourly between Essen and Rostock. The earliest departure is at 3:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Rostock at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:00 AM → 3:50 PM
5h 50m • 1 change
12:00 PM → 5:50 PM
5h 50m • 1 change
2:00 PM → 7:50 PM
5h 50m • 1 change
4:00 PM → 9:50 PM
5h 50m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

3:06 AM → 9:50 AM
6h 44m • 1 change
6:00 AM → 11:50 AM
5h 50m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 12:55 PM
5h 55m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 1:50 PM
5h 50m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

3:06 AM → 9:50 AM
6h 44m • 1 change
4:59 AM → 10:55 AM
5h 56m • 1 change
6:00 AM → 11:50 AM
5h 50m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 12:55 PM
5h 55m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

3:06 AM → 9:50 AM
6h 44m • 1 change
4:59 AM → 10:55 AM
5h 56m • 1 change
6:00 AM → 11:50 AM
5h 50m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 12:55 PM
5h 55m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

3:06 AM → 9:50 AM
6h 44m • 1 change
4:59 AM → 10:55 AM
5h 56m • 1 change
6:00 AM → 11:50 AM
5h 50m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 12:55 PM
5h 55m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

3:06 AM → 9:50 AM
6h 44m • 1 change
4:59 AM → 10:55 AM
5h 56m • 1 change
6:00 AM → 11:50 AM
5h 50m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 12:55 PM
5h 55m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

3:06 AM → 9:50 AM
6h 44m • 1 change
4:59 AM → 10:55 AM
5h 56m • 1 change
6:00 AM → 11:50 AM
5h 50m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 12:55 PM
5h 55m • 1 change
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Essen to Rostock? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.