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 €40 - €95 and takes 9h 10m.

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 28m 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 10m.

Is there a direct train between Rostock and Erlangen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Rostock Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Erlangen. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 8h 21m.

How far is it from Rostock to Erlangen?

The distance between Rostock and Erlangen is 641 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 Berlin which takes 5h 46m and costs €70 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 46m 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 Berlin which takes 5h 46m and costs €70 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €95 and takes 9h 10m.

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 28m 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?

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

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

There are 9 ways to get from Rostock to Erlangen by train, bus, car, plane, or car train

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 Berlin
best
1. Take the train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf17
2. Take the train from S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf to Erfurt Hbf29 / ...
3. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Erlangen28 / ...
5h 46m
€73–209
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rostock central bus station to Berlin, Zentralen OmnibusbahnhofN132 / ...
2. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Erlangen train station1326 / ...
9h 10m
€43–91
Drive 609.6 km
1. Drive from Rostock to Erlangen609.6 km
5h 28m
€86–123
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Nuremberg Airport
1. Take the train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbf
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)HAM - NUE
6h 45m
€120–290
Train
1. Take the train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Erlangen17
8h 21m
€100–120
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Rostock to Hamburg Hbf
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Fulda
3. Drive from Fulda to Erlangen
5h 40m
€146–196
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbf
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Frankfurt (FRA)HAM - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Nürnberg Hbf
8h 16m
€128–294
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BER
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Frankfurt (FRA)BER - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Nürnberg Hbf
7h 48m
€121–349
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbf
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Munich International Airport (MUC)HAM - MUC
3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Hauptbahnhof
4. Take the train from München Hbf to Erlangen
8h 43m
€131–345

Rostock to Erlangen by train

119Weekly Trains

5h 46mAverage Duration

€73Cheapest Price

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Distance: 641.5 km
Duration: 5h 46m

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 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rostock central bus station to Erlangen train station via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof in around 9h 10m.

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