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Compare bus, train, and flight for Erlangen to Rostock
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Erlangen to Rostock among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €54 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 46m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €54, while a train costs an average of €92.
Distance: 314 miles (506 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€92 Average price | €54 Average price Cheapest | €14 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 46m Average total duration Fastest 6h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 11m Average total duration 12h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Erlangen to Rostock, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Erlangen to Rostock:
A bus is €39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erlangen to Rostock costing on average €92.
Other travel options to Rostock take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 11m.
Tickets start at around €92 compared to roughly €14 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€77. The journey takes 6h 16m versus 6h 13m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Erlangen to Rostock by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Erlangen to Rostock is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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6:28 PM 6h53 Erlangen 1:21 AM Rostock €125 1 One-way 2 transfers
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6:28 PM 6h53 Erlangen 1:21 AM Rostock €125 1 One-way 2 transfers
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4:19 PM 5h18 Erlangen 9:37 PM Rostock €138 1 One-way 2 transfers
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9:20 PM 10h01 Erlangen 7:21 AM Rostock €132 1 One-way 2 transfers.png)
10:19 PM 11h18 Erlangen 9:37 AM Rostock €138 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Erlangen to Rostock:
A bus is €39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erlangen to Rostock costing on average €92.
Other travel options to Rostock take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 11m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Erlangen and Rostock as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Erlangen station and arrive in Rostock Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Erlangen, Busbahnhof and arrive in Rostock, Central bus station.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Rostock by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Rostock by train.
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