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Compare bus and train for Rostock to Hamburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rostock to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $20.
Distance: 93 miles (151 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$41 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest | $33 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 17m Average total duration 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg 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 Rostock to Hamburg:
A bus is $19 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rostock to Hamburg costing on average $41 (€33).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 47m.
Travel optionsfrom Rostock to Hamburg
How to get from Rostock to Hamburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rostock to Hamburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus6:50 PM3h25Rostock, Central bus station10:15 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$151One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus6:50 PM3h25Rostock, Central bus station10:15 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$151One-way0 transfers
Fastest
ICE 153311:04 AM1h45Rostock Hbf12:49 PMHamburg Hbf$421One-way0 transfers
Other options
ICE 10339:04 AM1h46Rostock Hbf10:50 AMHamburg Hbf$181One-way0 transfers
ICE 15996:02 AM1h54Rostock Hbf7:56 AMHamburg Hbf$291One-way0 transfers
430810:08 AM2h30Rostock Hbf12:38 PMHamburg Hbf$311One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:25 AM3h05Rostock, Central bus station12:30 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$161One-way0 transfers
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FlixTrain7:25 AM7h00Rostock, Warnemünde Werft (Parking)2:25 PMHamburg Hbf$471One-way1 transfer
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FlixTrain7:20 AM7h05Rostock, Warnemünde Strand2:25 PMHamburg Hbf$471One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Rostock to Hamburg:
A bus is $19 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rostock to Hamburg costing on average $41 (€33).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 47m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rostock and Hamburg as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Rostock Hbf and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Rostock, Central bus station and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
- Ferries mostly depart from Rødby and arrive in Puttgarden.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Hamburg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Hamburg by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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