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Compare train and bus 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 train with prices starting from €45. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 56m. 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 train costs an average of €45, and a bus costs an average of €50.
Distance: 355 miles (572 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€61 Average price Cheapest | €65 Average price |
8h 26m Average total duration Fastest 7h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19h 2m Average total duration 18h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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The best way to travel from Heidelberg to Rostock is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Heidelberg to Rostock:
A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Heidelberg to Rostock costing on average $63 (€50).
Other travel options to Rostock take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 25m.
- Around 12 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 train and bus 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 Frankfurt am Main 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, FlixTrain to go to Rostock by train.
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