How to travel from Hamburg to Rostock

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Compare train and bus for Hamburg to Rostock

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Rostock among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 18m. 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 $13, and a train costs an average of $13.

Distance: 93 miles (151 km)

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$38

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$21

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$33

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2h 48m

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2h 18m

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3h 10m

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2h 40m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Rostock is a bus with an average price of $21 (€17).

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

A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Rostock costing on average $38 (€32).

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Rostock is by train with an average journey time of 2h 18m.

Other travel options to Rostock take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 40m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Hamburg and Rostock including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Hamburg to Rostock among Omio's users.

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from Hamburg to Rostock

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

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bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:15 AM3h25
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    10:40 AMRostock, Central bus station
    $181One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:15 AM3h25
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    10:40 AMRostock, Central bus station
    $181One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 1036
    1:08 PM1h47
    Hamburg Hbf
    2:55 PMRostock Hbf
    $481One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche Bahn4307
    9:22 AM2h28
    Hamburg Hbf
    11:50 AMRostock Hbf
    $331One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn4309
    11:22 AM2h28
    Hamburg Hbf
    1:50 PMRostock Hbf
    $331One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1536
    9:08 AM1h47
    Hamburg Hbf
    10:55 AMRostock Hbf
    $531One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:25 PM3h00
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    8:25 PMRostock, Central bus station
    $181One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Hamburg 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 Hamburg to Rostock.

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There are 2 options to travel between Hamburg and Rostock including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Rostock is a bus with an average price of $21 (€17).

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

A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Rostock costing on average $38 (€32).

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Rostock is by train with an average journey time of 2h 18m.

Other travel options to Rostock take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 40m.

The distance from Hamburg to Rostock is approximately 93 miles (151 km).
The average frequency per day from Hamburg to Rostock is:
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Hamburg to Rostock:
  • Trains mostly depart from Hamburg Hbf and arrive in Rostock Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arrive in Rostock, Central bus station.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Puttgarden and arrive in Rødby.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Hamburg to Rostock, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Rostock by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Rostock by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Hamburg to Rostock with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
  • 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Omio customers who travel from Hamburg to Rostock often also extend their vacation to go to Copenhagen, Berlin, Malmö, Trelleborg, Kühlungsborn. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Rostock and these popular destinations at a great price.

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