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Train Essen → Rostock

Schedule & travel time

1h 43m 103 km 13 trains/day
RE RB

Route overview

1h 43m

Fastest time

2h 4m

Avg. duration

103

Kilometers

13

Trains per day

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By train from Essen to Rostock

An important rail connection: The train connection from Essen to Rostock is one of the regularly operated rail routes in Germany. On the RE you reach your destination in just 1h 43m and can travel in comfort.

The route covers a distance of 103 kilometers and is served by about 13 trains every day. The schedule supports reliable trip planning.

Route overview

Infrastructure: Regionalverkehr

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Available train types

This route is served by RE, RB.

Travel sustainably

Taking the train from Essen to Rostock saves you about 11 kg of CO₂ per trip compared with driving. Rail is the most sustainable way to cover this route.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the train journey from Essen to Rostock?

The fastest connection from Essen to Rostock takes 1h 43m. The average travel time is 2h 4m.

How many trains run daily from Essen to Rostock?

About 13 trains run daily on the Essen - Rostock route. Train types include RE, RB.

What is the route from Essen to Rostock?

The direct connection covers 103 km.

More interesting connections

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Berlin → Rostock
1h 53m192 km
Schwerin → Rostock
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Return journey

Rostock Essen

More connections

Essen → Dortmund0h 22mEssen → Bochum8mEssen → Duisburg0h 10mEssen → Mülheim (Ruhr)8mBerlin → Rostock1h 53mSchwerin → Rostock49mStralsund → Rostock0h 50m
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Schedule data last updated: 11/05/2026 · Live data refreshed in real time

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Last update: April 2026

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