How to travel from Mannheim to Rostock

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Mannheim to Rostock

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mannheim to Rostock among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $94 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 44m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $94, while a flight costs an average of $424.

Distance: 353 miles (569 km)

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Driving

$164

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$424

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$94

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$121

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7h 45m

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7h 15m

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3h 44m

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14h 12m

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7h 26m

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0.6 - 1.4kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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

The cheapest way to travel from Mannheim to Rostock is a bus with an average price of $91 (€76).

This is compared to other travel options from Mannheim to Rostock:

A bus is $74 (€62) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mannheim to Rostock costing on average $164 (€137).

A bus is $308 (€257) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mannheim to Rostock costing on average $398 (€333).

The fastest way to travel from Mannheim to Rostock is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 41m.

Other travel options to Rostock take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 40m.

Bus takes on average 14h 6m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Mannheim and Rostock including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Mannheim to Rostock among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 16m sooner (7h 10m by train vs 7h 26m by car). Tickets start at around $164 (€137) compared to roughly $121 (€101) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

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from Mannheim to Rostock

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    4:30 AM15h55
    Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)
    8:25 PMRostock, Central bus station
    $551One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    4:30 AM15h55
    Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)
    8:25 PMRostock, Central bus station
    $551One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH10
    9:00 AM1h05
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    10:05 AMHamburg Airport
    $1281One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 772 · ICE 1532
    10:03 AM6h52
    Mannheim Hbf
    4:55 PMRostock Hbf
    $601One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 774 · ICE 1036
    8:03 AM6h52
    Mannheim Hbf
    2:55 PMRostock Hbf
    $791One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 692 · ICE 682 · ICE 1532
    9:29 AM7h26
    Mannheim Hbf
    4:55 PMRostock Hbf
    $791One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:04 AM16h41
    Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)
    4:45 PMRostock, Central bus station
    $561One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:05 PM17h40
    Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)
    4:45 PMRostock, Central bus station
    $581One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    11:25 AM14h00
    Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)
    1:25 AMRostock, Central bus station
    $591One-way
    2 transfers
  • LufthansaLH6
    8:00 AM1h05
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    9:05 AMHamburg Airport
    $1281One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH2
    7:00 AM1h05
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    8:05 AMHamburg Airport
    $1281One-way
    0 transfers
  • Condor FlugdienstDE4181
    7:55 AM1h05
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    9:00 AMHamburg Airport
    $1781One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Mannheim 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 Mannheim to Rostock.

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There are 3 options to travel between Mannheim and Rostock including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Mannheim to Rostock is a bus with an average price of $94 (€79).

This is compared to other travel options from Mannheim to Rostock:

A bus is $70 (€58) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mannheim to Rostock costing on average $164 (€137).

A bus is $330 (€276) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mannheim to Rostock costing on average $424 (€354).

The fastest way to travel from Mannheim to Rostock is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 44m.

Other travel options to Rostock take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 45m.

Bus takes on average 14h 12m.

The distance from Mannheim to Rostock is approximately 353 miles (569 km).
The average frequency per day from Mannheim to Rostock is:
  • Around 16 flights per day.
  • Around 9 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Mannheim and Rostock as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Mannheim to Rostock:
  • Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Mannheim Hbf and arrive in Rostock Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) and arrive in Rostock, Central bus station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Mannheim to Rostock, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Rostock by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Condor Flugdienst, British Airways, Lufthansa City Airlines to go to Rostock by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Rostock by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Mannheim to Rostock:
  • 12 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Condor Flugdienst, Lufthansa City Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Mannheim to Rostock often also extend their vacation to go to Copenhagen, Berlin, Trelleborg, Malmö, Gedser. 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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