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Compare 3 ways to go from Essen to Rostock.

Bus
Average Price$37 - $37Average Duration12h 45m
11kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$37 - $177Average Duration6h 19m
11kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average Price$41 - $41Average Duration5h
19kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Essen to Rostock

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Rostock. The journey takes about 12 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $37, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
12h 45mAverage Duration
$37Cheapest ticket
11kgCO₂ emissions

Train Essen to Rostock: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$99
Average train trip duration6h 19m
Number of daily trains14
Earliest train departure6:21am
Distance281 miles (452 km)
Latest train departure8:52pm

Essen to Rostock Train

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

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Essen to Rostock was searched and found on Aug 28, 2025 with a price of $84

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

You can expect to pay from $84 to $212 for a train ticket from Essen to Rostock based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $97 which is on 2025-09-01.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

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Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Rostock you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Essen and Rostock 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.

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Did you know?

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.

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

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.

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Train from Rostock to Essen

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