How to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Rostock

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Frankfurt am Main to Rostock

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Rostock among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of zł 327 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 42m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of zł 327, while a flight costs an average of zł 1,451.

Distance: 311 miles (501 km)

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Driving

zł 527

Average price

zł 1,451

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zł 327

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zł 81

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7h 16m

Average total duration

6h 46m

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3h 42m

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13h 2m

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12h 32m

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6h 46m

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0.1 - 0.5kg

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0.5 - 1.3kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Rostock is a bus with an average price of zł 304.

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Rostock:

A bus is zł 224 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Rostock costing on average zł 527.

A bus is zł 1,252 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Rostock costing on average zł 1,556.

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Rostock is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 3m.

Other travel options to Rostock take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 16m.

Bus takes on average 13h 5m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Rostock including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Rostock among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around zł 527 compared to roughly zł 81 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -zł 446. The journey takes 6h 46m versus 6h 46m 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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from Frankfurt am Main to Rostock

How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Rostock by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Rostock is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:05 PM12h20
    Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    1:25 AMRostock, Central bus station
    zł 1821One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:05 PM12h20
    Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    1:25 AMRostock, Central bus station
    zł 1821One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH2
    7:00 AM1h05
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    8:05 AMHamburg Airport
    zł 4971One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
    1:58 PM11h27
    Frankfurt South station
    1:25 AMRostock, Central bus station
    zł 2141One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
    7:58 AM8h47
    Frankfurt South station
    4:45 PMRostock, Central bus station
    zł 2511One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
    7:58 AM10h32
    Frankfurt South station
    6:30 PMRostock, Warnemünde Werft (Parking)
    zł 2511One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:30 PM17h15
    Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    4:45 PMRostock, Central bus station
    zł 2281One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:30 PM12h55
    Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    1:25 AMRostock, Central bus station
    zł 2301One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:40 PM15h25
    Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    12:05 PMRostock, Central bus station
    zł 2301One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH6
    8:00 AM1h05
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    9:05 AMHamburg Airport
    zł 4971One-way
    0 transfers
  • Condor FlugdienstDE4181
    7:55 AM1h05
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    9:00 AMHamburg Airport
    zł 6921One-way
    0 transfers
  • Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4224
    4:00 PM1h05
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    5:05 PMHamburg Airport
    zł 7291One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Frankfurt am Main to Rostock

Travel to Rostock easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Frankfurt am Main to Rostock.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Rostock including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Rostock is a bus with an average price of zł 327.

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Rostock:

A bus is zł 201 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Rostock costing on average zł 527.

A bus is zł 1,124 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Rostock costing on average zł 1,451.

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Rostock is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 42m.

Other travel options to Rostock take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 16m.

Bus takes on average 13h 2m.

The distance from Frankfurt am Main to Rostock is approximately 311 miles (501 km).
The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Rostock is:
  • Around 14 trains per day.
  • Around 12 flights per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Frankfurt am Main and Rostock as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Frankfurt am Main to Rostock:
  • Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and arrive in Rostock Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) and arrive in Rostock, Central bus station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Frankfurt am Main to Rostock, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines, Eurowings, Condor Flugdienst, British Airways to go to Rostock by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Rostock by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Rostock by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Frankfurt am Main to Rostock:
  • 9 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines, Condor Flugdienst.
Omio customers who travel from Frankfurt am Main to Rostock often also extend their vacation to go to Copenhagen, Berlin, Trelleborg, Malmö, Gedser. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Rostock and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Rostock to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Rostock, you can explore the botanical garden at Rostock Zoo, enjoy a day at the popular Warnemünde Beach with its picturesque lighthouse and vibrant promenade, and stroll along Kröpeliner Straße, a bustling shopping street. Visit the Rostock Art Museum for contemporary and classical art, and take a harbor cruise from Rostock City Harbor to experience the city's maritime charm. Don't miss St. Mary's Church with its historic Gothic architecture and astronomical clock, and Kröpeliner Tor, a medieval city gate.
A stay of 2 to 3 days in Rostock is ideal to explore the city's historic sites, enjoy the local cuisine, and visit the nearby seaside resort of Warnemünde.
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