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Compare bus and train for Jena to Rostock
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Jena to Rostock among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €59 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 28m. 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 bus costs an average of €59, while a train costs an average of €90.
Distance: 219 miles (353 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€90 Average price | €59 Average price Cheapest | €66 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 28m Average total duration Fastest 4h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 3m Average total duration 8h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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 Jena to Rostock:
A bus is €31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Jena to Rostock costing on average €90.
Other travel options to Rostock take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 3m.
Tickets start at around €90 compared to roughly €66 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-24.38. The journey takes 4h 58m versus 4h 28m 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 Jena to Rostock
How to get from Jena to Rostock by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Jena to Rostock is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:10 AM6h55Jena12:05 PMRostock€481One-way1 transfer
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5:10 AM6h55Jena12:05 PMRostock€481One-way1 transfer
Fastest
5:10 AM6h55Jena12:05 PMRostock€481One-way1 transfer
Other options
12:45 AM13h25Jena2:10 PMRostock€501One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Jena to Rostock:
A bus is €31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Jena to Rostock costing on average €90.
Other travel options to Rostock take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 3m.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Jena and Rostock as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Jena Paradies station and arrive in Rostock Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Jena, Paradiesbahnhof and arrive in Rostock, Central bus station.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Rostock by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Rostock by train.
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