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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 an average ticket price of $33 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 47m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $33, while a train costs an average of $39.
Distance: 93 miles (151 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$39 Average price | $33 Average price Cheapest | $33 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 33m Average total duration 5h 3m 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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 Hamburg to Rostock:
A bus is $6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Rostock costing on average $39.
Other travel options to Rostock take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 33m.
Tickets start at around $39 compared to roughly $33 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-6.26. The journey takes 2h 17m versus 2h 7m 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 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.
- FlixBus5:25 PM3h00Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof8:25 PMRostock, Central bus station$151One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus5:25 PM3h00Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof8:25 PMRostock, Central bus station$151One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- ICE 15369:18 AM1h37Hamburg-Bergedorf10:55 AMRostock Hbf$321One-way0 transfers
Other options
- ICE 5887:03 PM1h49Hamburg Hbf8:52 PMRostock Hbf$211One-way0 transfers
- ICE 15207:57 PM2h01Hamburg Hbf9:58 PMRostock Hbf$291One-way0 transfers
- 430911:22 AM2h28Hamburg Hbf1:50 PMRostock Hbf$301One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus+
FlixTrain9:39 AM8h51Hamburg Hbf6:30 PMRostock, Warnemünde Werft (Parking)$371One-way1 transfer - FlixBus+FlixTrain9:39 AM8h56Hamburg Hbf6:35 PMRostock, Warnemünde Strand$371One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Rostock:
A bus is $6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Rostock costing on average $39.
Other travel options to Rostock take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 33m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 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 FlixBus to go to Rostock by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Rostock by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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