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Compare bus, train, and flight for Heidelberg to Rostock
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Heidelberg to Rostock among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $56. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $56, and a train costs an average of $35.
Distance: 355 miles (572 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$82 Average price | $71 Average price Cheapest | $124 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 46m Average total duration Fastest 7h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19h 1m Average total duration 18h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg 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 Heidelberg to Rostock:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heidelberg to Rostock costing on average $82 (€67).
A bus is $136 (€111) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Heidelberg to Rostock costing on average $207 (€169).
Other travel options to Rostock take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 16m.
Bus takes on average 18h 31m.
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How to get from Heidelberg to Rostock by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Heidelberg to Rostock is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1:25 AM9h25Heidelberg10:50 AMRostock$351One-way0 transfers
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1:25 AM9h25Heidelberg10:50 AMRostock$351One-way0 transfers
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1:25 AM9h25Heidelberg10:50 AMRostock$351One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Heidelberg to Rostock:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heidelberg to Rostock costing on average $82 (€67).
A bus is $136 (€111) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Heidelberg to Rostock costing on average $207 (€169).
Other travel options to Rostock take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 16m.
Bus takes on average 18h 31m.
- Around 30 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Heidelberg and Rostock as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Rostock, Central bus station.
- Flights mostly depart from Stuttgart Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Heidelberg Hbf and arrive in Rostock Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Rostock by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Rostock by train.
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