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How to get from Rostock to Essen?

Are you planning to travel to Essen from Rostock and looking for the best transport options for your trip? We know that it is often difficult to choose the best way to travel from Rostock to Essen, whether it is for price, time or convenience reasons. Vivanoda will help you find all the transport solutions for travelling between Rostock and Essen, whether by plane, train, coach or carpool.

With detailed information on each mode of transport and on the transport companies (Deutsche Bahn, HKX, FlixTrain, FlixBus or ADAC PostBus), you can easily compare fares, timetables and travel times, in order to choose the option that best suits your needs.

Whether you are a budget traveller or looking for a quick and convenient way to travel between Rostock and Essen, we have all the information you need to plan an unforgettable Rostock Essen trip.

For your trip from Rostock to Essen, you have several transport options

Rostock to Essen bus

Buses are often the most economical choice for travel from Rostock to Essen, offering direct travel options or with intermediate stops.

Rostock to Essen train

If you like to travel in a more environmentally friendly and economical way, the Rostock Essen train is ideal and meets your expectations.

Carpooling Rostock Essen

Carpooling between Rostock and Essen is perfect if you want to travel to Essen in good company and reduce transport costs. But there can be limited flexibility in terms of timetables and pick-up points in either Rostock or Essen.

Whichever option you choose, our price comparison tool will help you find the most suitable Rostock to Essen transport option for your needs and budget.

Travel information for Rostock Essen

City of departure
Rostock
Germany
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Destination city
Essen
Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Distance
281 mi
Direct connection
No direct connection by any means of transport
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Plan your trip from Rostock to Essen easily with Vivanoda

Plan your trip from Rostock to Essen easily with Vivanoda

With Vivanoda you can easily compare all available modes of transport, such as flights, trains, buses and carpools, according to your preferences and budget. You can also filter the results by price, travel time, schedule and comfort options. Thanks to its ease of use and clarity, Vivanoda allows you to find the tickets between Rostock and Essen that best suit your needs in a few clicks. Vivanoda also displays all the special offers and promotions of different airlines such as Deutsche Bahn, HKX, FlixTrain, FlixBus or ADAC PostBus to help you save on your tickets. So don't hesitate and use Vivanoda now to prepare your trip between Rostock and Essen with peace of mind!

Comparison of the modes of transport between Rostock and Essen

Advantages and disadvantages of carpooling from Rostock to Essen?
Flexible Carpooling from Rostock to Essen is often more flexible than other modes of transport.
Feeling insecure It may happen that you feel unsafe in the car with the driver, due to his or her attitude or driving style.
Advantages and disadvantages of travelling by train from Rostock to Essen?
Accessibility Train stations in Rostock or Essen are located in the city centre, making it easy to use other means of transport to reach the city centre.
Flexibility Rostock Essen train times may be limited and it may be more difficult to change trains if necessary.
Advantages and disadvantages of travelling by coach from Rostock to Essen?
On-board services Modern buses between Rostock and Essen are usually equipped with comfortable seats, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, power points and toilets.
Travel time Buses from Rostock to Essen are usually much slower than trains to Essen to cover the 281 mi distance.

Where to start from in Rostock? Where do I arrive in Essen?

Rostock departure bus stations

Rostock, ZOB
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Warnemünde Werft
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Warnemünde Strand
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Rostock Departure Stations

Rostock Hbf
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Essen arrival coach stations

Essen
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Essen Arrival Stations

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coach Rostock Essen

The frequency of departures to Rostock from Essen varies depending on the carrier, the time period and the day of the week. To get a complete overview of all coach departures to Essen, please specify your departure date and search on Vivanoda.

Cancellation and modification policies may vary depending on the bus company, so it is important to check the terms and conditions when booking. In most cases, cancelling or changing your Rostock-Essen coach ticket will incur additional costs.

Passengers are generally allowed to take luggage on the Rostock-Essen bus, but it is important to check the weight and size limits with the carrier. The number of pieces of luggage is also very often limited.

Bus companies Rostock Essen

FlixBus
FlixBus
ADAC PostBus
ADAC PostBus
IC Bus
IC Bus
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Trains Rostock Essen

There may be a price difference depending on the time of day you travel by train from Rostock to Essen. Tickets purchased during off-peak hours are cheaper than those purchased during peak hours. To get a detailed overview of all prices, Vivanoda compares all modes of transport between Rostock and Essen.

Passengers can of course take luggage with them on the train from Rostock to Essen. There is no weight limit, but some train companies limit the amount of luggage you can take with you and require you to pay a supplement. On the other hand, the size of the luggage should be reasonable, as space inside the train is often limited.

There are discounts for children, students and seniors travelling by train from Rostock to Essen, which vary depending on the type of ticket and the age of the person. When you enter your age in your Vivanoda search, the prices displayed will take into account any age-related discounts.

Train companies from Rostock to Essen

Deutsche Bahn
Deutsche Bahn
HKX
HKX
FlixTrain
FlixTrain
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Carpool Rostock Essen

The number of seats available in a carpool from Rostock to Essen depends on the driver and the type of vehicle used. In general, a driver can offer between 1 and 4 seats.

Carpooling is generally considered to be a safe option for travelling between Rostock and Essen. However, it is important to check driver reviews and ratings before booking a trip. It is also recommended that you only share your personal details with people you trust.

On Vivanoda, our platform for comparing transport modes between Rostock and Essen, you will have access to all available carpooling offers with price, estimated duration and pick-up locations.

Carpooling platform Rostock Essen

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