How to travel from Rostock to Karlsruhe, Germany

The distance between Rostock and Karlsruhe is around 764km (475 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Rostock to Karlsruhe 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 KarlsruheRostock if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to Hamburg Hbf, plane

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

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €240($240)
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Train

Take the train to Hamburg Hbf and then to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €205($205)

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Bus

Take the bus to Hamburg - ZOB and then to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof Süd.

  • Duration11h 45m
  • Departs4 times a week
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Drive

Drive to Karlsruhe.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Distance799km (496 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rostock and Karlsruhe

There are several options for getting from Rostock to Karlsruhe by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 11h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €240 ($240).

The distance between Rostock and Karlsruhe is around 764km (475 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 621km (386 miles)

It takes around 6h 35m to get from Rostock and Karlsruhe by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rostock to Karlsruhe is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx €240 ($240).

The cheapest way to travel between Rostock and Karlsruhe, 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 Rostock and Karlsruhe. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Rostock and Karlsruhe with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 8h 25m.

Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity, Deutsche Bahn Regional, HVV and Deutsche Bahn Eurocity run train services between Rostock and Karlsruhe. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 35m, 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 Karlsruhe. It typically takes around 11h 45m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rostock to Karlsruhe. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hamburg - ZOB. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 11h 45m.

Usedomer Bäderbahn - UBB, FlixBus and FlixBus-de run regular bus services between Rostock and Karlsruhe. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 11h 45m 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 Karlsruhe. We recommend that you take the train to Hamburg Hbf then fly from Hamburg (HAM) to Stuttgart (STR) then take the train to Karlsruhe Hbf. instead which will take 4h 55m.

The closest major airport to Karlsruhe is Baden-Airpark (FKB) (FKB) which is approximately 34km (21 miles) from Karlsruhe. Frankfurt Airport (FRA) (FRA) and Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) (HHN) 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 Karlsruhe. The distance is around 799km (496 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rostock to Karlsruhe is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 35m and will usually cost around €205 ($205).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Rostock and Karlsruhe

Transport options from Rostock to Karlsruhe
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Hamburg Hbf, plane + 3 similar
4h 30m
€240($240)
every 4 hours764km (475 miles)
Train and Plane4h 55m
€225($225)
every 4 hours874km (543 miles)
Train to Flughafen BER - Terminal 1-2, plane4h 55m
€225($225)
every 4 hours808km (502 miles)
Train to Flughafen BER - Terminal 1-2, plane5h 20m
€220($220)
every 4 hours856km (532 miles)
Train + 2 similar
6h 35m
€205($205)
every 4 hours844km (525 miles)
Train to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof8h 25m
€190($190)
every 20 mins865km (538 miles)
Train via Mannheim Hbf9h 40m
€205($205)
twice daily969km (602 miles)
Bus
11h 45m
4 times a week833km (518 miles)
Drive
6h 55m
€105($105)
on demand799km (496 miles)

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Airports near Karlsruhe

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

FKB
Baden-Airpark (FKB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
34km (21 miles) from Karlsruhe
FRA
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
International Airport
Distance
117km (72 miles) from Karlsruhe
HHN
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
International Airport
Distance
133km (83 miles) from Karlsruhe