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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 prices starting from $54. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $54, and a train costs an average of $38.
Distance: 283 miles (456 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$128 Average price | $66 Average price Cheapest | $99 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 24m Average total duration Fastest 5h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 52m Average total duration 13h 22m 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 $62 (€51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Giessen to Rostock costing on average $128 (€105).
A bus is $137 (€112) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Giessen to Rostock costing on average $203 (€166).
Other travel options to Rostock take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 54m.
Bus takes on average 13h 22m.
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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$541One-way0 transfers
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2:25 AM13h35Giessen4:00 PMRostock$541One-way0 transfers
Fastest
2:25 AM13h35Giessen4:00 PMRostock$541One-way0 transfers
Other options
1:25 AM13h35Giessen3:00 PMRostock$541One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Giessen to Rostock:
A bus is $62 (€51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Giessen to Rostock costing on average $128 (€105).
A bus is $137 (€112) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Giessen to Rostock costing on average $203 (€166).
Other travel options to Rostock take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 54m.
Bus takes on average 13h 22m.
- Around 18 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 4 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 Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Rostock by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Rostock by bus.
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