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Compare train and bus for Göttingen to Rostock
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Göttingen to Rostock among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $61 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 15m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $61, while a train costs an average of $61.
Distance: 198 miles (320 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$61 Average price Cheapest | $71 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 15m Average total duration Fastest 4h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Göttingen to Rostock:
A bus is $24 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Göttingen to Rostock costing on average $61 (€49).
Other travel options to Rostock take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 25m.
Tickets start at around $61 (€49) compared to roughly $71 (€58) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $10 (€8). The journey takes 4h 45m versus 4h 37m 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 Göttingen to Rostock
How to get from Göttingen to Rostock by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Göttingen to Rostock is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:35 PM8h50Göttingen12:25 AMRostock$371One-way0 transfers
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3:35 PM8h50Göttingen12:25 AMRostock$371One-way0 transfers
Fastest
3:35 PM8h50Göttingen12:25 AMRostock$371One-way0 transfers
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11:20 PM11h45Göttingen11:05 AMRostock$451One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Göttingen to Rostock:
A bus is $24 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Göttingen to Rostock costing on average $61 (€49).
Other travel options to Rostock take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 25m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Göttingen and Rostock as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Göttingen station and arrive in Rostock Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Göttingen, ZOB and arrive in Rostock, Central bus station.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Rostock by train.
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