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

The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Rostock is to bus which costs €55 - €95 and takes 12h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Rostock is to train and fly which takes 6h 14m and costs €120 - €420.

Is there a direct bus between Heidelberg and Rostock?

No, there is no direct bus from Heidelberg station to Rostock station. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg central train station and arriving at Rostock central bus station via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Heidelberg and Rostock?

No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Rostock. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Rostock Hauptbahnhof via Göttingen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.

How far is it from Heidelberg to Rostock?

The distance between Heidelberg and Rostock is 804 km. The road distance is 676.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Rostock without a car is to train which takes 7h 43m and costs €140 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 7h 43m to get from Heidelberg to Rostock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Rostock bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Rostock train from?

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

Train or bus from Heidelberg to Rostock?

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Rostock is to train which takes 7h 43m and costs €140 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €95 and takes 12h 15m.

Where does the Heidelberg to Rostock bus arrive?

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

Where does the Heidelberg to Rostock train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Heidelberg to Rostock?

Yes, the driving distance between Heidelberg to Rostock is 676 km. It takes approximately 6h 31m to drive from Heidelberg to Rostock.

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

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

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Heidelberg to Rostock - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

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There are 10 ways to get from Heidelberg to Rostock by train, bus, night train, car, car train, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Göttingentrain 13 / ...
2. Take the train from Göttingen to Rostock Hauptbahnhoftrain 25
7h 43m
€142–575
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heidelberg central train station to Hamburg central bus stationbus FlixBus N33
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Rostock central bus stationbus N1386 / ...
12h 15m
€58–94
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Heidelberg Hbf to Hamburg Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Rostock Hauptbahnhoftrain 33 / ...
9h 19m
€75–263
Drive 676.4 km
1. Drive from Heidelberg to Rostockcar 676.4 km
6h 31m
€98–141
Train via Hamburg
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Hamburg Hbftrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Rostock Hauptbahnhoftrain 33 / ...
8h 10m
€138–582
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Heidelberg to Frankfurtcar
2. Take the cartrain from Frankfurt to Lüneburgcartrain
3. Drive from Lüneburg to Rostockcar
8h 33m
€133–178
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane FRA - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Rostock Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 14m
€129–411
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane STR - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Rostock Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 34m
€135–466
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane FRA - BER
3. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Rostock Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 49m
€126–417
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Hannover Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane FRA - HAJ
3. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Rostock Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 39m
€176–567

Heidelberg to Rostock by train

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Distance: 803.9 km
Duration: 7h 43m

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You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Rostock Hauptbahnhof via Göttingen in around 7h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heidelberg central train station to Rostock central bus station via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof in around 12h 15m.

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