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

The cheapest way to get from Rostock to Erlangen is to bus which costs €30 - €80 and takes 9h.

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

The fastest way to get from Rostock to Erlangen is to drive which takes 5h 30m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Rostock and Erlangen?

No, there is no direct bus from Rostock station to Erlangen station. However, there are services departing from Rostock central bus station and arriving at Erlangen train station via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.

Is there a direct train between Rostock and Erlangen?

No, there is no direct train from Rostock to Erlangen. However, there are services departing from Rostock Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Erlangen via S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf and Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.

How far is it from Rostock to Erlangen?

The distance between Rostock and Erlangen is 642 km. The road distance is 609.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Rostock to Erlangen without a car is to train via Erfurt which takes 5h 58m and costs €70 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Rostock to Erlangen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rostock to Erlangen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Rostock to Erlangen train from?

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

Train or bus from Rostock to Erlangen?

The best way to get from Rostock to Erlangen is to train via Erfurt which takes 5h 58m and costs €70 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €80 and takes 9h.

Where does the Rostock to Erlangen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Rostock to Erlangen train arrive?

Rostock to Erlangen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf station.

Can I drive from Rostock to Erlangen?

Yes, the driving distance between Rostock to Erlangen is 610 km. It takes approximately 5h 30m to drive from Rostock to Erlangen.

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

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

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Rostock to Erlangen - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Rostock to Erlangen 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 Erfurt
best
1. Take the train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhftrain 17
2. Take the train from S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf to Erfurt Hbftrain 29 / ...
3. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Erlangentrain 28 / ...
5h 58m
€71–174
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rostock central bus station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus 1361 / ...
2. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Erlangen train stationbus 1326
9h
€34–77
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Rostock Hbf to Berlin Hbftrain Re
2. Take the night train from Berlin Hbf to Nuernberg Hbfnighttrain Nj
9h 53m
€77–313
Drive 609.6 km
1. Drive from Rostock to Erlangencar 609.6 km
5h 30m
€86–124
Train
1. Take the train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Berlin Hbftrain 17
2. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Erlangentrain 28 / ...
6h 10m
€76–164
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Rostock to Hamburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Fuldacartrain
3. Drive from Fulda to Erlangencar
5h 53m
€144–196
Train, fly to Nuremberg Airport
1. Take the train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane HAM - NUE
6h 45m
€134–293
Train, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane HAM - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Nürnberg Hbftrain
8h 20m
€124–297
Train, fly to Munich International Airport
1. Take the train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane HAM - MUC
3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Hauptbahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from München Hbf to Erlangentrain
8h 43m
€126–323

Rostock to Erlangen by train

105Weekly Trains

5h 58mAverage Duration

€71Cheapest Price

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Distance: 641.5 km
Duration: 5h 58m

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

You can take a train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Erlangen via S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf and Erfurt Hbf in around 5h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rostock central bus station to Erlangen train station via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof in around 9h.

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