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Compare train and bus for Hamburg to Rostock
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Rostock among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a train costs an average of $14.
Distance: 93 miles (151 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$39 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $34 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Rostock:
A bus is $18 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Rostock costing on average $39 (€32).
Other travel options to Rostock take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 40m.
Travel optionsfrom Hamburg to Rostock
How to get from Hamburg to Rostock by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Hamburg to Rostock is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus7:15 AM3h25Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof10:40 AMRostock, Central bus station$191One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus7:15 AM3h25Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof10:40 AMRostock, Central bus station$191One-way0 transfers
Fastest
ICE 10325:08 PM1h47Hamburg Hbf6:55 PMRostock Hbf$311One-way0 transfers
Other options
43111:22 PM2h28Hamburg Hbf3:50 PMRostock Hbf$341One-way0 transfers
43079:22 AM2h28Hamburg Hbf11:50 AMRostock Hbf$341One-way0 transfers
430911:22 AM2h28Hamburg Hbf1:50 PMRostock Hbf$341One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:10 PM3h15Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof8:25 PMRostock, Central bus station$411One-way0 transfers
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FlixTrain7:11 AM7h29Hamburg Hbf2:40 PMRostock, Warnemünde Werft (Parking)$501One-way1 transfer
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FlixTrain7:11 AM7h34Hamburg Hbf2:45 PMRostock, Warnemünde Strand$501One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Rostock:
A bus is $18 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Rostock costing on average $39 (€32).
Other travel options to Rostock take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 40m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hamburg and Rostock as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Hamburg Hbf and arrive in Rostock Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arrive in Rostock, Central bus station.
- Ferries mostly depart from Puttgarden and arrive in Rødby.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Rostock by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Rostock by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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