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Musée de l’Œuvre Notre-Dame
Fine arts and medieval collections linked to Strasbourg Cathedral, with sculptures, paintings, and decorative arts.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rostock to Strasbourg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $65. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 7h 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $65, and a train costs an average of $199.
Distance: 425 miles (684 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$199 Average price | $178 Average price | $77 Average price Cheapest | $158 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 2m Average total duration 8h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 38m Average total duration Fastest 7h 38m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 18h 48m Average total duration 18h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Rostock to Strasbourg:
A bus is $101 (€83) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rostock to Strasbourg costing on average $178 (€146).
A bus is $123 (€100) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rostock to Strasbourg costing on average $199 (€163).
Other travel options to Strasbourg take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 32m.
Bus takes on average 18h 18m.
You'll arrive about 33m sooner (8h 32m by train vs 9h 5m by car). Tickets start at around $199 (€163) compared to roughly $158 (€129) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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Trains from Rostock to Strasbourg run on average 6 times per day, taking around 8h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $199 (€163) but you can travel from only $65 (€53) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:06, the last at 22:52. The fastest train covers the 425 miles (684 km) distance in 10h 57m.
Distance 425 miles (684 km) |
Average train duration 8h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $199 (€163) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 10h 57m |
First train 12:06 AM |
Last train 10:52 PM |
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Fine arts and medieval collections linked to Strasbourg Cathedral, with sculptures, paintings, and decorative arts.
Major modern art museum with strong collections of painting, design, photography, and temporary exhibitions.
Museum of Alsatian folk life in historic houses, with interiors, costumes, crafts, and regional traditions.
Strasbourg’s most picturesque quarter, known for canals, half-timbered houses, and postcard views.
Historic island center and UNESCO-listed core of Strasbourg, ideal for walking among monuments and lively streets.
Central square and major gathering point, surrounded by shops and historic façades, especially lively in festive seasons.
Alsace’s signature dish of fermented cabbage simmered with white wine and served with sausages, pork, and potatoes. It is one of Strasbourg’s most emblematic traditional meals.
Also called Flammekueche, this thin crisp flatbread is topped with crème fraîche, onions, and bacon. It is a classic Alsatian specialty widely eaten in Strasbourg.
A slow-cooked casserole of potatoes, onions, and marinated meats baked for hours in a sealed dish. It is a hearty regional comfort food from Alsace.
Refined fine-dining restaurant known for elegant contemporary French cuisine and polished service, offering a more upscale meal in central Strasbourg.
Well-known traditional winstub serving hearty Alsatian dishes including baeckeoffe and tarte flambée in a rustic, cozy atmosphere near the city center.
Established local favorite for generous, traditional Alsatian cooking with a warm tavern feel. A reliable place to try Strasbourg classics.
Prices are moderate by French standards. Meals and hotels cost more than smaller cities, but less than Paris.
Service is included in restaurant bills. Locals may round up or leave 5-10% for great service. Small change for cafes is enough; taxis are often rounded up.
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Strasbourg Airport, Strasbourg -> Place Kléber, Strasbourg
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rostock to Strasbourg by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Strasbourg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Rostock to Strasbourg trains use the Rostock Hbf to Strasbourg station pair. Use this guide to compare Rostock and Strasbourg train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Rostock Hbf is 1 km from Rostock city centre. Public transport options include:
Rostock Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Layali Alsham, Heumond, Joho-Broiler, Cafe Kloster
Wi-Fi is available at Rostock Hbf. ATMs are available at Rostock Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Rostock Hbf. Information desks are available at Rostock Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Rostock Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Rostock Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Rostock Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rostock Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Stadthalle, Hotel Greifennest, Appartement-Hotel.
Strasbourg has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Le Kuhn, Brasserie Flo
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Strasbourg. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Strasbourg. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Strasbourg: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Strasbourg: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Strasbourg: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Mercure Strasbourg Centre Gare, Ibis Strasbourg Centre Gare, Le Grand Hotel.
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