How to travel from Rostock to Heidelberg, Germany

The distance between Rostock and Heidelberg is around 721km (448 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Rostock to Heidelberg 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 HeidelbergRostock if you're planning a return trip.

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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 Mannheim Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €230($230)
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Train

Take the train to Hamburg Hbf then Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and then to Mannheim Hbf.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €205($205)

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Bus

Take the bus to Berlin ZOB [Fernbus] and then to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint.

  • Duration11h 30m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
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Drive

Drive to Heidelberg.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Distance749km (466 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rostock and Heidelberg

There are several options for getting from Rostock to Heidelberg by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 11h 30m. 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 €230 ($230).

The distance between Rostock and Heidelberg is around 721km (448 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 572km (355 miles)

It takes around 6h 50m to get from Rostock and Heidelberg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rostock to Heidelberg is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €230 ($230).

The cheapest way to travel between Rostock and Heidelberg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rostock and Heidelberg. It typically takes around 6h 50m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Rostock and Heidelberg with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 7h 50m.

Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity, Deutsche Bahn Regional and HVV run train services between Rostock and Heidelberg. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 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 Rostock and Heidelberg. It typically takes around 11h 30m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rostock to Heidelberg. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Berlin ZOB [Fernbus]. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 11h 30m.

FlixBus-de, FlixBus and EuroClub run regular bus services between Rostock and Heidelberg. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 11h 30m 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 Heidelberg. We recommend that you take the train to Hamburg Hbf then fly from Hamburg (HAM) to Frankfurt (FRA) then take the train to Mannheim Hauptbahnhof. instead which will take 4h 15m.

The closest major airport to Heidelberg is Frankfurt Airport (FRA) (FRA) which is approximately 72km (45 miles) from Heidelberg. Baden-Airpark (FKB) (FKB) and Stuttgart Airport (STR) (STR) 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 Heidelberg. The distance is around 749km (466 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rostock to Heidelberg is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 50m and will usually cost around €205 ($205).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Rostock and Heidelberg

Transport options from Rostock to Heidelberg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 5 similar
4h 15m
€230($230)
every 4 hours721km (448 miles)
Train to Flughafen BER - Terminal 1-2, plane4h 40m
€220($220)
every 4 hours766km (476 miles)
Train to Hamburg Hbf, plane4h 50m
€280($280)
every 4 hours885km (550 miles)
Train to Flughafen BER - Terminal 1-2, plane5h 15m
€275($275)
every 4 hours867km (539 miles)
Train to Hamburg Hbf, plane5h 15m
€365($365)
every 4 hours756km (470 miles)
Train to Hamburg Hbf, plane5h 45m
€265($265)
every 4 hours869km (540 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 50m
€205($205)
every 4 hours808km (502 miles)
Train to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof7h 50m
€180($180)
every 20 mins812km (504 miles)
Bus
11h 30m
€40($40)
5 times a week883km (549 miles)
Drive
6h 30m
€100($100)
on demand749km (466 miles)

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Airports near Heidelberg

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

FRA
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
International Airport
Distance
72km (45 miles) from Heidelberg
FKB
Baden-Airpark (FKB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
83km (51 miles) from Heidelberg
STR
Stuttgart Airport (STR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
88km (55 miles) from Heidelberg