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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 $68 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 0m. 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 $68, while a flight costs an average of $407.
Distance: 283 miles (456 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$113 Average price | $407 Average price | $68 Average price Cheapest | $99 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 40m Average total duration 6h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 11h 36m Average total duration 11h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Giessen to Rostock, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Giessen to Rostock:
A bus is $45 (€38) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Giessen to Rostock costing on average $113 (€94).
A bus is $339 (€283) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Giessen to Rostock costing on average $407 (€340).
Other travel options to Rostock take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 40m.
Bus takes on average 11h 36m.
Tickets start at around $113 (€94) compared to roughly $99 (€82) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$14 (-€11). The journey takes 6h 10m 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.
11:45 AM 11h40 Giessen 11:25 PM Rostock $57 1 One-way 0 transfers
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11:45 AM 11h40 Giessen 11:25 PM Rostock $57 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
11:45 AM 11h40 Giessen 11:25 PM Rostock $57 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
1:25 AM 13h35 Giessen 3:00 PM Rostock $84 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Giessen to Rostock:
A bus is $45 (€38) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Giessen to Rostock costing on average $113 (€94).
A bus is $339 (€283) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Giessen to Rostock costing on average $407 (€340).
Other travel options to Rostock take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 40m.
Bus takes on average 11h 36m.
- Around 16 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Giessen station and arrive in Rostock Hbf.
- 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 to go to Rostock by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Condor Flugdienst, British Airways, Lufthansa City Airlines to go to Rostock by flight.
- 11 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Condor Flugdienst, Lufthansa City Airlines.
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