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

The cheapest way to get from Rostock to Leipzig is to rideshare which costs €15 - €27 and takes 4h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rostock to Leipzig is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs €50 - €80.

Is there a direct bus between Rostock and Leipzig?

No, there is no direct bus from Rostock station to Leipzig station. However, there are services departing from Rostock central bus station and arriving at Leipzig central train station via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Rostock and Leipzig?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Rostock Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Leipzig Hbf. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 16m.

How far is it from Rostock to Leipzig?

The distance between Rostock and Leipzig is 387 km. The road distance is 370.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Rostock to Leipzig without a car is to train via Berlin which takes 3h 47m and costs €50 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Rostock to Leipzig, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rostock to Leipzig bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Rostock to Leipzig train from?

Rostock to Leipzig train services, operated by ODEG, depart from Rostock Hbf station.

Train or bus from Rostock to Leipzig?

The best way to get from Rostock to Leipzig is to train via Berlin which takes 3h 47m and costs €50 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 6h 25m.

Where does the Rostock to Leipzig bus arrive?

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

Where does the Rostock to Leipzig train arrive?

Rostock to Leipzig train services, operated by ODEG, arrive at Berlin Suedkreuz station.

Can I drive from Rostock to Leipzig?

Yes, the driving distance between Rostock to Leipzig is 371 km. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Rostock to Leipzig.

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

Book your Rostock to Leipzig train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Leipzig?

There are 1480+ hotels available in Leipzig.

Can I share a ride from Rostock to Leipzig?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Rostock and Leipzig. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Rostock to Leipzig - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and rideshare

There are 6 ways to get from Rostock to Leipzig by train, bus, car, or rideshare

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 Hbf to Berlin Suedkreuztrain Re
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbftrain 28 / ...
3h 47m
€54–133
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Rostock to Leipzigrideshare 372.7 km
4h 2m
€15–27
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rostock central bus station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus 032 / ...
2. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Leipzig central train stationbus 025 / ...
6h 25m
€32–54
Drive 370.9 km
1. Drive from Rostock to Leipzigcar 370.9 km
3h 10m
€54–78
Train
1. Take the train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain 57 / ...
4h 16m
€70–240
Train via Gransee
1. Take the train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Gransee, Bahnhoftrain Re5
2. Take the train from Gransee, Bahnhof to Berlin Hbftrain Re5
3. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain 28 / ...
5h
€74–166

Rostock to Leipzig by train

3Weekly Trains

3h 47mAverage Duration

€54Cheapest Price

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Distance: 387.4 km
Duration: 3h 47m

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

You can take a train from Rostock Hbf to Leipzig Hbf via Berlin Suedkreuz and S Südkreuz Bhf in around 3h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rostock central bus station to Leipzig central train station via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof in around 6h 25m.

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