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

The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Rostock is to bus which costs €35 - €70 and takes 12h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Rostock is to drive and car train which takes 6h 27m and costs €130 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Heidelberg and Rostock?

No, there is no direct bus from Heidelberg station to Rostock station. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg central train station and arriving at Rostock central bus station via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Heidelberg and Rostock?

No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg station to Rostock. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg Central Station and arriving at Rostock Hauptbahnhof via Fulda Bahnhof, Lueneburg and Büchen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.

How far is it from Heidelberg to Rostock?

The distance between Heidelberg and Rostock is 738 km. The road distance is 676.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Rostock without a car is to train via Lüneburg which takes 8h 40m and costs €95 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 8h 40m to get from Heidelberg to Rostock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Rostock bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Rostock train from?

Heidelberg to Rostock train services, operated by FlixTrain GmbH, depart from Heidelberg Central Station.

Train or bus from Heidelberg to Rostock?

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Rostock is to train via Lüneburg which takes 8h 40m and costs €95 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 12h 30m.

Where does the Heidelberg to Rostock bus arrive?

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

Where does the Heidelberg to Rostock train arrive?

Heidelberg to Rostock train services, operated by FlixTrain GmbH, arrive at Fulda station.

Can I drive from Heidelberg to Rostock?

Yes, the driving distance between Heidelberg to Rostock is 676 km. It takes approximately 6h 30m to drive from Heidelberg to Rostock.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Rostock?

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Heidelberg to Rostock - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Heidelberg to Rostock by train, bus, night train, car, car train, or plane

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

Train via Lüneburg
best
1. Take the train from Heidelberg Central Station to Fuldatrain
2. Take the train from Fulda Bahnhof to Lüneburgtrain 25 / ...
3. Take the train from Büchen to Rostock Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
8h 40m
€99–160
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heidelberg central train station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N33
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Rostock central bus stationbus N1386 / ...
12h 30m
€36–70
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Heidelberg Hbf to Hamburg Dammtornighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Bergedorf to Rostock Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
10h 45m
€88–310
Drive 676.4 km
1. Drive from Heidelberg to Rostockcar 676.4 km
6h 30m
€94–136
Train
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Göttingentrain 20N / ...
2. Take the train from Göttingen to Rostock Hauptbahnhoftrain 25
9h 21m
€62–188
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Heidelberg to Würzburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Würzburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hamburg Hbf to Rostockcar
6h 27m
€137–185
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane STR - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Rostock Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 30m
€118–320
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane FRA - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Rostock Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 29m
€102–271
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane FRA - BER
3. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Rostock Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h
€99–297
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Bremen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane FRA - BRE
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Rostock Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 25m
€161–462

Heidelberg to Rostock by train

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Distance: 737.7 km
Duration: 8h 40m

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

You can take a train from Heidelberg Central Station to Rostock Hauptbahnhof via Fulda Bahnhof, Lueneburg, Buechen, and Büchen in around 8h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heidelberg central train station to Rostock central bus station via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof in around 12h 30m.

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