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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Rostock is to bus which costs €35 - €80 and takes 11h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Rostock is to drive and car train which takes 5h 54m and costs €140 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Mainz and Rostock?

No, there is no direct bus from Mainz station to Rostock station. However, there are services departing from Mainz central train station and arriving at Rostock central bus station via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Mainz and Rostock?

No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Rostock. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Römisches Theater and arriving at Rostock Hbf via Frankfurt and Berlin-Spandau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.

How far is it from Mainz to Rostock?

The distance between Mainz and Rostock is 815 km. The road distance is 623 km.

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

The best way to get from Mainz to Rostock without a car is to bus which takes 11h 45m and costs €35 - €80.

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

It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Mainz to Rostock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Rostock bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Mainz to Rostock train from?

Mainz to Rostock train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Frankfurt station.

Train or bus from Mainz to Rostock?

The best way to get from Mainz to Rostock is to bus which takes 11h 45m and costs €35 - €80. Alternatively, you can train via Reinickendorf, which costs €90 - €250 and takes 8h 8m.

Where does the Mainz to Rostock bus arrive?

Mainz to Rostock bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Mainz to Rostock train arrive?

Mainz to Rostock train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at S Spandau Bhf station.

Can I drive from Mainz to Rostock?

Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Rostock is 623 km. It takes approximately 6h 8m to drive from Mainz to Rostock.

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

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

Where can I stay near Rostock?

There are 2482+ hotels available in Rostock.

Mainz to Rostock - 10 ways to travel via train, car, car train, bus, and plane

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

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

Drive, car train
best
1. Drive from Mainz to Würzburg Hbf
2. Take the car train from Würzburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
3. Drive from Hamburg Hbf to Rostock
5h 54m
€141–190
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mainz central train station to Berlin, Zentralen OmnibusbahnhofN1334 / ...
2. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Rostock central bus stationN160 / ...
11h 45m
€37–77
Drive 623 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Rostock623 km
6h 8m
€89–128
Fly to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)FRA - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Rostock Hauptbahnhof
6h 53m
€108–231
Train via Reinickendorf
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to S Spandau Bhf12 / ...
2. Take the train from Berlin-Spandau to Rostock HbfIc
8h 8m
€94–249
Train
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe12 / ...
2. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Rostock HbfIc
9h 21m
€164–299
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt to Magdeburg
2. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Rostock Hauptbahnhof17
14h 38m
€60–164
Fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)FRA - BER
2. Take the train from S Ostkreuz Bhf to Rostock Hauptbahnhof
6h 25m
€130–334
Fly to Bremen Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bremen Airport (BRE)FRA - BRE
2. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Rostock Hauptbahnhof
7h 50m
€165–377
Fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)FRA - LEJ
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Rostock Hbf
8h 19m
€129–323

Mainz to Rostock by bus

13Weekly Buses

11h 45mAverage Duration

€37Cheapest Price

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Distance: 815.4 km
Duration: 5h 54m

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

You can take a bus from Mainz central train station to Rostock central bus station via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof in around 11h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Rostock Hbf via Frankfurt and Berlin-Spandau in around 8h 8m.

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