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Compare train, bus, and flight for Leipzig to Rostock
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leipzig to Rostock among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $43 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 12m. 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 $43, while a flight costs an average of $527.
Distance: 190 miles (306 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$87 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest | $527 Average price | $68 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 28m Average total duration 3h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 25m Average total duration 5h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Leipzig to Rostock:
A bus is $39 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Rostock costing on average $86 (€72).
A bus is $494 (€413) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leipzig to Rostock costing on average $541 (€452).
Other travel options to Rostock take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 22m.
Bus takes on average 6h 24m.
Tickets start at around $86 (€72) compared to roughly $68 (€57) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$17 (-€14). The journey takes 3h 52m versus 3h 51m 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 Leipzig to Rostock
How to get from Leipzig to Rostock by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leipzig to Rostock is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
ICE 594 · 43689:16 PM4h05Leipzig Hbf1:21 AMRostock Hbf$221One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
ICE 594 · 43689:16 PM4h05Leipzig Hbf1:21 AMRostock Hbf$221One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LH157 · LH346:35 PM3h45Leipzig/Halle Airport10:20 PMHamburg Airport$4761One-way1 transfer
Other options
ICE 502 · 3520 · 639988:12 PM4h12Leipzig Hbf12:24 AMRostock Hbf$221One-way2 transfers
ICE 592 · 435011:16 PM8h07Leipzig Hbf7:23 AMRostock Hbf$221One-way1 transfer
ICE 596 · 43667:16 PM4h07Leipzig Hbf11:23 PMRostock Hbf$401One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus5:30 PM7h55Leipzig, Hbf1:25 AMRostock, Central bus station$391One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus5:40 PM7h45Leipzig, Merkurpromenade (Messe)1:25 AMRostock, Central bus station$401One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus6:05 AM6h00Leipzig, Hbf12:05 PMRostock, Central bus station$401One-way1 transfer
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LH15310:20 AM3h45Leipzig/Halle Airport2:05 PMHamburg Airport$6461One-way1 transfer
LH159 · LH106:10 AM3h55Leipzig/Halle Airport10:05 AMHamburg Airport$6461One-way1 transfer
LH159 · LH126:10 AM4h55Leipzig/Halle Airport11:05 AMHamburg Airport$6461One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Leipzig to Rostock:
A bus is $40 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Rostock costing on average $87 (€73).
A bus is $480 (€401) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leipzig to Rostock costing on average $527 (€440).
Other travel options to Rostock take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 28m.
Bus takes on average 6h 24m.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leipzig and Rostock as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Leipzig/Halle Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Leipzig Hbf and arrive in Rostock Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Leipzig, Hbf 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.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines to go to Rostock by flight.
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