How to travel from Ulm to Rostock

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Ulm to Rostock

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ulm to Rostock among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €111 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 8h 35m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €111, while a train costs an average of €111.

Distance: 403 miles (650 km)

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The cheapest way to travel from Ulm to Rostock is a bus with an average price of €73.

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

A bus is €38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ulm to Rostock costing on average €111.

A bus is €358 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ulm to Rostock costing on average €431.

The fastest way to travel from Ulm to Rostock is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 19m.

Other travel options to Rostock take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 35m.

Bus takes on average 14h 51m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Ulm and Rostock including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Ulm to Rostock among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 5h 49m sooner (2h 19m by flight vs 8h 8m by car). Tickets start at around €431 compared to roughly €118 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Ulm to Rostock

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

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

  • FlixBus
    6:55 PM18h15
    Ulm
    1:10 PMRostock
    431One-way
    0 transfers

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  • FlixBus
    6:55 PM18h15
    Ulm
    1:10 PMRostock
    431One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    6:55 PM18h15
    Ulm
    1:10 PMRostock
    431One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Ulm 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 Ulm to Rostock.

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There are 3 options to travel between Ulm and Rostock including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Ulm to Rostock is a bus with an average price of €73.

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

A bus is €38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ulm to Rostock costing on average €111.

A bus is €358 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ulm to Rostock costing on average €431.

The fastest way to travel from Ulm to Rostock is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 19m.

Other travel options to Rostock take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 35m.

Bus takes on average 14h 51m.

The distance from Ulm to Rostock is approximately 403 miles (650 km).
The average frequency per day from Ulm to Rostock is:
  • Around 23 flights per day.
  • Around 9 buses per day.
  • Around 9 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Ulm to Rostock:
  • Flights mostly depart from Stuttgart Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße and arrive in Rostock, Central bus station.
  • Trains mostly depart from Ulm Hbf and arrive in Rostock Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Ulm 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 Lufthansa, Sas Airways, GetJet Airlines, Condor Flugdienst, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Avion Express Malta, Luxair to go to Rostock by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Rostock by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Ulm to Rostock:
  • 3 direct flights per day with GetJet Airlines, Eurowings, Avion Express Malta.
Omio customers who travel from Ulm 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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