What is the cheapest way to get from Hanover to Rostock?

The cheapest way to get from Hanover to Rostock is to rideshare which costs €16 and takes 4h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hanover to Rostock?

The fastest way to get from Hanover to Rostock is to car train and drive which takes 2h 34m and costs €110 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Hanover and Rostock?

No, there is no direct bus from Hanover station to Rostock station. However, there are services departing from Hanover central bus station and arriving at Rostock central bus station via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Hanover and Rostock?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hannover Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Rostock Hauptbahnhof. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 16m.

How far is it from Hanover to Rostock?

The distance between Hanover and Rostock is 373 km. The road distance is 292.4 km.

How do I travel from Hanover to Rostock without a car?

The best way to get from Hanover to Rostock without a car is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs €27 - €110.

How long does it take to get from Hanover to Rostock?

The train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Rostock Hauptbahnhof takes 4h 16m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Hanover to Rostock bus from?

Hanover to Rostock bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Hanover central bus station.

Where do I catch the Hanover to Rostock train from?

Hanover to Rostock train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Hanover to Rostock?

The best way to get from Hanover to Rostock is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs €27 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €50 and takes 6h 20m.

Where does the Hanover to Rostock bus arrive?

Hanover to Rostock bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Hanover to Rostock train arrive?

Hanover to Rostock train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Rostock Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Hanover to Rostock?

Yes, the driving distance between Hanover to Rostock is 292 km. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Hanover to Rostock.

How do I get a train ticket from Hanover to Rostock?

Book your Hanover to Rostock train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Hanover to Rostock?

Book your Hanover to Rostock bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Rostock?

There are 2455+ hotels available in Rostock.

Can I share a ride from Hanover to Rostock?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Hanover and Rostock. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Hanover to Rostock - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car train, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Hanover to Rostock by train, bus, car train, car, or rideshare

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Rostock Hauptbahnhof25
4h 16m
€27–110
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Hanover to Rostock291.9 km
4h 5m
€16
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof182 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Rostock central bus stationN1386 / ...
6h 20m
€21–46
Car train, drive
1. Take the car train from Hannover Hbf to Hamburg Hbf1392
2. Drive from Hamburg Hbf to Rostock
2h 34m
€118–147
Train via Nostorf
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Lüneburg25 / ...
2. Take the train from Büchen to Rostock HauptbahnhofRe1
4h 34m
€43–81
Drive 292.4 km
1. Drive from Hanover to Rostock292.4 km
3h 32m
€41–60

Hanover to Rostock by train

7Weekly Trains

4h 16mAverage Duration

€27Cheapest Price

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Distance: 372.7 km
Duration: 4h 16m

What companies run services between Hanover, Germany and Rostock, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Rostock Hauptbahnhof once daily. Tickets cost €27–110 and the journey takes 4h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hanover central bus station to Rostock central bus station via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof in around 6h 20m.

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