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 €35 - €100 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 Berlin, Zentralen 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. However, there are services departing from Rostock Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Buechen, Lüneburg, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.

How far is it from Rostock to Heidelberg?

The distance between Rostock and Heidelberg is 750 km. The road distance is 674.2 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 via Lüneburg which takes 8h 14m and costs €95 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 8h 14m 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 Regio (DB Regional), depart from Rostock Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Rostock to Heidelberg?

The best way to get from Rostock to Heidelberg is to train via Lüneburg which takes 8h 14m and costs €95 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €100 and takes 12h 19m.

Where does the Rostock to Heidelberg bus arrive?

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

Where does the Rostock to Heidelberg train arrive?

Rostock to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Büchen station.

Can I drive from Rostock to Heidelberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Rostock to Heidelberg is 674 km. It takes approximately 6h 33m 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 via Lüneburg
best
1. Take the train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to BüchenRe1
2. Take the train from Lüneburg to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe25 / ...
3. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof20 / ...
8h 14m
€95–221
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rostock central bus station to Berlin, Zentralen OmnibusbahnhofN132 / ...
2. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint1326 / ...
12h 19m
€35–96
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Ventschow BahnhofRe1
2. Take the train from Ventschow Bahnhof to Hamburg HbfRe1
3. Take the night train from Hamburg Hbf to Heidelberg HbfNj
11h 50m
€91–323
Drive 674.2 km
1. Drive from Rostock to Heidelberg674.2 km
6h 33m
€95–136
Train
1. Take the train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Göttingen25
2. Take the train from Göttingen to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof20N / ...
9h 55m
€59–192
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 Heidelberg
5h 51m
€145–196
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 Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
6h 30m
€116–264
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 Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
6h 2m
€109–319
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbf
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)HAM - STR
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof
7h 8m
€137–341

Rostock to Heidelberg by train

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8h 14mAverage Duration

€95Cheapest Price

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Distance: 749.8 km
Duration: 8h 14m

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

You can take a train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Buechen, Lüneburg, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 8h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rostock central bus station to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof in around 12h 19m.

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