How to travel from Jena to Rostock

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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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€90

Average price

€59

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Cheapest

€66

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5h 28m

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4h 58m

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9h 3m

Average total duration

8h 33m

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4h 28m

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0.4 - 0.9kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Jena to Rostock is a bus with an average price of €59.

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.

The fastest way to travel from Jena to Rostock is by train with an average journey time of 5h 28m.

Other travel options to Rostock take longer:

Bus takes on average 9h 3m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Jena and Rostock including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Jena to Rostock among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

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.

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from Jena to Rostock

How to get from Jena to Rostock by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Jena to Rostock is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBus
    5:10 AM6h55
    Jena
    12:05 PMRostock
    481One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    5:10 AM6h55
    Jena
    12:05 PMRostock
    481One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    5:10 AM6h55
    Jena
    12:05 PMRostock
    481One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • FlixBus
    12:45 AM13h25
    Jena
    2:10 PMRostock
    501One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Jena to Rostock

Travel to Rostock easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Jena to Rostock.

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There are 2 options to travel between Jena and Rostock including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Jena to Rostock is a bus with an average price of €59.

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.

The fastest way to travel from Jena to Rostock is by train with an average journey time of 5h 28m.

Other travel options to Rostock take longer:

Bus takes on average 9h 3m.

The distance from Jena to Rostock is approximately 219 miles (353 km).
The average frequency per day from Jena to Rostock is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Jena to Rostock:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Jena to Rostock, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Rostock by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Rostock by train.
Omio customers who travel from Jena to Rostock often also extend their vacation to go to Copenhagen, Berlin, Malmö, Trelleborg, Hamburg. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Rostock and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Rostock to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Rostock, you can explore the botanical garden at Rostock Zoo, enjoy a day at the popular Warnemünde Beach with its picturesque lighthouse and vibrant promenade, and stroll along Kröpeliner Straße, a bustling shopping street. Visit the Rostock Art Museum for contemporary and classical art, and take a harbor cruise from Rostock City Harbor to experience the city's maritime charm. Don't miss St. Mary's Church with its historic Gothic architecture and astronomical clock, and Kröpeliner Tor, a medieval city gate.
A stay of 2 to 3 days in Rostock is ideal to explore the city's historic sites, enjoy the local cuisine, and visit the nearby seaside resort of Warnemünde.

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