How to travel from Rostock to Eisenach, Germany

The distance between Rostock and Eisenach is around 547km (340 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 30m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Rostock to Eisenach 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 EisenachRostock if you're planning a return trip.

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Take the train to S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf and then to Eisenach.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Hamburg Hbf then fly from Hamburg (HAM) to Frankfurt (FRA) then take the train to Eisenach.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €380($380)
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Bus

Take the bus to Leipzig Hauptbahnhof/Ostseite and then to Eisenach Parkhaus Uferstraße.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)

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Drive

Drive to Eisenach.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Distance547km (340 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rostock and Eisenach

There are several options for getting from Rostock to Eisenach by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 7h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €90 ($90).

The distance between Rostock and Eisenach is around 547km (340 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 368km (228 miles)

It takes around 5h 10m to get from Rostock and Eisenach by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rostock to Eisenach is to drive which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx €90 ($90).

The cheapest way to travel between Rostock and Eisenach, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rostock and Eisenach. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Rostock to Eisenach. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.

Deutsche Bahn Regional, Deutsche Bahn, Abellio, ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH and FlixTrain run train services between Rostock and Eisenach. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 10m, 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 Rostock and Eisenach. It typically takes around 7h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rostock to Eisenach. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Leipzig Hauptbahnhof/Ostseite. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 40m.

FlixBus, Usedomer Bäderbahn - UBB and Radina VIP run regular bus services between Rostock and Eisenach. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rostock to Eisenach. We recommend that you take the train to Hamburg Hbf then fly from Hamburg (HAM) to Frankfurt (FRA) then take the train to Eisenach. instead which will take 6h 10m.

The closest major airport to Eisenach is Erfurt Airport (ERF) (ERF) which is approximately 45km (28 miles) from Eisenach. Kassel-Calden Airport (KSF) (KSF) and Paderborn Lippstadt Airport (PAD) (PAD) 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 Rostock and Eisenach. The distance is around 547km (340 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rostock to Eisenach is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Rostock and Eisenach

Transport options from Rostock to Eisenach
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
5h 10m
€115($115)
every 4 hours566km (352 miles)
Train via Erfurt Hbf6h 20m
€130($130)
once a week627km (390 miles)
Train and Plane
6h 10m
€380($380)
every 4 hours843km (524 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 40m
€35($35)
once daily606km (376 miles)
Bus via Hamburg - ZOB10h 15m
€100($100)
once a week690km (429 miles)
Drive
4h 30m
€90($90)
on demand547km (340 miles)

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Airports near Eisenach

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

ERF
Erfurt Airport (ERF)
Domestic Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Eisenach
KSF
Kassel-Calden Airport (KSF)
International Airport
Distance
81km (51 miles) from Eisenach
PAD
Paderborn Lippstadt Airport (PAD)
International Airport
Distance
138km (86 miles) from Eisenach