How to travel from Bamberg to Rostock, Germany

The distance between Bamberg and Rostock is around 594km (369 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Bamberg to Rostock by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out RostockBamberg if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Nuernberg Hbf then fly from Nuremberg (NUE) to Hamburg (HAM) then take the train to Rostock Hbf.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €260($260)
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Train

Take the train to Berlin Hbf and then to Rostock Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
Operated byDeutsche Bahn+ 1 others

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Bus

Take the bus to Berlin ZOB [Fernbus] and then to Rostock ZOB.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departsonce daily
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Drive

Drive to Rostock.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Distance594km (369 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bamberg and Rostock

There are several options for getting from Bamberg to Rostock by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €260 ($260).

The distance between Bamberg and Rostock is around 594km (369 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 475km (295 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Bamberg and Rostock by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bamberg to Rostock is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €260 ($260).

The cheapest way to travel between Bamberg and Rostock, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bamberg and Rostock. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Bamberg and Rostock with no changeovers required. The train runs 6 times a week and takes 7h 35m.

Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB Intercity, Deutsche Bahn Intercity and Deutsche Bahn Regional run train services between Bamberg and Rostock. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bamberg and Rostock. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bamberg to Rostock. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Berlin ZOB [Fernbus]. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8hrs.

FlixBus-de, FlixBus and EuroClub run regular bus services between Bamberg and Rostock. Buses run once daily and take around 8hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bamberg to Rostock. We recommend that you take the train to Nuernberg Hbf then fly from Nuremberg (NUE) to Hamburg (HAM) then take the train to Rostock Hbf. instead which will take 4h 15m.

The closest major airport to Rostock is Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC) (LBC) which is approximately 99km (61 miles) from Rostock. Hamburg Airport (HAM) (HAM) and Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) (BER) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Bamberg and Rostock. The distance is around 594km (369 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bamberg to Rostock is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around €160 ($160).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bamberg and Rostock

Transport options from Bamberg to Rostock
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
4h 15m
€260($260)
every 4 hours758km (471 miles)
Train to Würzburg Hbf, plane5h 55m
€260($260)
every 4 hours866km (538 miles)
Train to Muenchen Hbf, plane6hrs
€340($340)
every 4 hours1,096km (681 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 45m
€160($160)
every 4 hours632km (393 miles)
Train to Rostock Hbf7h 35m
€90($90)
twice daily670km (416 miles)
Bus
8hrs
once daily622km (387 miles)
Drive
4h 50m
€79($79)
on demand594km (369 miles)

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Airports near Rostock

The following major airports near Rostock offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.

LBC
Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
99km (61 miles) from Rostock
HAM
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
International Airport
Distance
148km (92 miles) from Rostock
BER
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
International Airport
Distance
213km (132 miles) from Rostock