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Compare train, bus, and flight for Giessen to Rostock
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Giessen to Rostock among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €76 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 24m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €76, while a train costs an average of €123.
Distance: 283 miles (456 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€123 Average price | €76 Average price Cheapest | €82 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 24m Average total duration Fastest 5h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 48m Average total duration 12h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental | |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Giessen to Rostock:
A bus is €47 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Giessen to Rostock costing on average €123.
A bus is €102 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Giessen to Rostock costing on average €178.
Other travel options to Rostock take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 24m.
Bus takes on average 12h 48m.
Tickets start at around €123 compared to roughly €82 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-41.14. The journey takes 5h 54m versus 5h 36m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Giessen to Rostock
How to get from Giessen to Rostock by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Giessen to Rostock is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2:25 AM13h35Giessen4:00 PMRostock€441One-way0 transfers
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- 2:25 AM13h35Giessen4:00 PMRostock€441One-way0 transfers
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- 2:25 AM13h35Giessen4:00 PMRostock€441One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 1:25 AM13h35Giessen3:00 PMRostock€441One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Giessen to Rostock:
A bus is €47 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Giessen to Rostock costing on average €123.
A bus is €102 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Giessen to Rostock costing on average €178.
Other travel options to Rostock take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 24m.
Bus takes on average 12h 48m.
- Around 18 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Giessen and Rostock as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Giessen station and arrive in Rostock Hbf.
- Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Gießen, Liebigstraße (Mathematikum) and arrive in Rostock, Central bus station.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Rostock by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Rostock by train.
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