There are 6 ways to get from Erfurt to Rostock by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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- Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Berlin Hbftrain 29 / ...
- Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Rostock Hauptbahnhoftrain Re5
5h 15m€83–245Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Erfurt to Rostock433.6 km
5h 55m€23Bus
- Take the bus from Erfurt central train station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus N3216
- Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Rostock central bus stationbus N232 / ...
8h 10m€44–66Train
- Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain 29 / ...
- Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Rostock Hauptbahnhoftrain 57
5h 17m€82–174Train #2
- Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Bad Koesentrain Rb / ...
- Take the train from Bad Koesen to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain Rb / ...
- Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Rostock Hauptbahnhoftrain 57
6h 29m€88–174Drive 433.9 km
- Drive from Erfurt to Rostockcar 433.9 km
4h 40m€64–92
Erfurt to Rostock by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Erfurt to Rostock is to rideshare which costs €23 and takes 5h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Erfurt to Rostock is to drive which takes 4h 40m and costs €60 - €95.
No, there is no direct bus from Erfurt station to Rostock station. However, there are services departing from Erfurt central train station and arriving at Rostock central bus station via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Erfurt to Rostock. However, there are services departing from Erfurt Hbf and arriving at Rostock Hauptbahnhof via Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
The distance between Erfurt and Rostock is 481 km. The road distance is 433.9 km.
The best way to get from Erfurt to Rostock without a car is to train via Berlin which takes 5h 15m and costs €80 - €250.
It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Erfurt to Rostock, including transfers.
Erfurt to Rostock bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Erfurt central train station.
Erfurt to Rostock train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Erfurt Hbf station.
The best way to get from Erfurt to Rostock is to train via Berlin which takes 5h 15m and costs €80 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 8h 10m.
What companies run services between Erfurt, Germany and Rostock, Germany?
You can take a train from Erfurt Hbf to Rostock Hauptbahnhof via Berlin Hbf in around 5h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Erfurt central train station to Rostock central bus station via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof in around 8h 10m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Erfurt Hbf to Berlin Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €45–95
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Berlin Hbf to Rostock Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Erfurt Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Rostock Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €65–140
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Rostock Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €65–140
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Berlin Hbf to Rostock Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–150
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Phone
- 0800 2235546
- Website
- ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH
Train from Erfurt Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €19–29
- Schedules at
- ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH
Train from Erfurt Hbf to Bad Koesen
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Schedules at
- ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH
Train from Bad Koesen to Halle(Saale)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Schedules at
- ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH
- Phone
- +49 30 21300130
- [email protected]
- Website
- Abellio GmbH
Train from Erfurt Hbf to Bad Koesen
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Schedules at
- Abellio GmbH
Train from Bad Koesen to Halle(Saale)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–16
- Schedules at
- Abellio GmbH
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Erfurt central train station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Rostock central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–29
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Erfurt to Rostock
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €23
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Erfurt to Rostock bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.
Erfurt to Rostock train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Berlin Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Erfurt to Rostock is 434 km. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Erfurt to Rostock.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Erfurt and Rostock. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.