How to travel from Hamburg to Rostock, Germany

The distance between Hamburg and Rostock is around 178km (111 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 40m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Hamburg to Rostock by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train

Take the train to Rostock Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)
Operated byDeutsche Bahn+ 1 others
💰 Cheapest
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Rostock ZOB.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departs5 times a day
Operated by

Usedomer Bäderbahn - UBB

+ 1 others
🚀 Fastest
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car
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Drive

Drive to Rostock.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Distance181km (113 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hamburg and Rostock

There are several options for getting from Hamburg to Rostock by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 2h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €24 ($24).

The distance between Hamburg and Rostock is around 178km (111 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 152km (95 miles)

It takes around 1h 50m to get from Hamburg and Rostock by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hamburg to Rostock is to drive which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx €24 ($24).

The cheapest way to travel between Hamburg 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 Hamburg and Rostock. It typically takes around 1h 50m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Hamburg and Rostock with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 1h 50m.

Deutsche Bahn and Deutsche Bahn Regional run train services between Hamburg and Rostock. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 1h 50m, 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 Hamburg and Rostock. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Hamburg and Rostock with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 2h 45m.

Usedomer Bäderbahn - UBB run regular bus services between Hamburg and Rostock. Buses run once daily and take around 2h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hamburg to Rostock. We recommend that you take the train to Rostock Hauptbahnhof. instead which will take 1h 50m.

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 Hamburg and Rostock. The distance is around 181km (113 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hamburg to Rostock is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 50m and will usually cost around €55 ($55).

How do I get from Hamburg to Rostock

Compare travel optionsbetween Hamburg and Rostock

Transport options from Hamburg to Rostock
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 50m
€55($55)
every 2 hours209km (130 miles)
Bus
2h 45m
5 times a day178km (111 miles)
Drive
1h 40m
€24($24)
on demand181km (113 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