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

The cheapest way to get from Rostock to Heidelberg is to bus which costs €30 - €75 and takes 12h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rostock to Heidelberg is to drive and car train which takes 5h 51m and costs €140 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Rostock and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct bus from Rostock station to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Rostock central bus station and arriving at Heidelberg Pre Waypoint via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Rostock and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct train from Rostock to Heidelberg station. However, there are services departing from Rostock Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Heidelberg Central Station via Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.

How far is it from Rostock to Heidelberg?

The distance between Rostock and Heidelberg is 812 km. The road distance is 675.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Rostock to Heidelberg without a car is to train which takes 8h 4m and costs €30 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 8h 4m to get from Rostock to Heidelberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rostock to Heidelberg bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Rostock to Heidelberg train from?

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

Train or bus from Rostock to Heidelberg?

The best way to get from Rostock to Heidelberg is to train which takes 8h 4m and costs €30 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €75 and takes 12h 19m.

Where does the Rostock to Heidelberg bus arrive?

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

Where does the Rostock to Heidelberg train arrive?

Rostock to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Berlin Hbf station.

Can I drive from Rostock to Heidelberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Rostock to Heidelberg is 675 km. It takes approximately 6h 35m to drive from Rostock to Heidelberg.

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

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

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

There are 9 ways to get from Rostock to Heidelberg 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
best
1. Take the train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Berlin Hbftrain 17
2. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Heidelberg Central Stationtrain Flx10
8h 4m
€34–194
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rostock central bus station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N1386 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Heidelberg Pre Waypointbus N33
12h 19m
€33–74
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain 33 / ...
2. Take the night train from Hamburg Hbf to Heidelberg Hbfnighttrain Nj
10h 59m
€81–324
Drive 675.3 km
1. Drive from Rostock to Heidelbergcar 675.3 km
6h 35m
€94–136
Train via Göttingen
1. Take the train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Göttingentrain 25
2. Take the train from Göttingen to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain 22 / ...
8h 39m
€116–194
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 Heidelbergcar
5h 51m
€145–196
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
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 Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 30m
€105–270
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BER - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 2m
€101–295
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane HAM - STR
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 7m
€118–319

Rostock to Heidelberg by train

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8h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 812.5 km
Duration: 8h 4m

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

You can take a train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg Central Station via Berlin Hbf in around 8h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rostock central bus station to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof in around 12h 19m.

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