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.
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 Karlsruhe → Rostock if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Hamburg Hbf then fly from Hamburg (HAM) to Frankfurt (FRA) then take the train to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof.
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Take the train to Hamburg Hbf and then to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof.
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Take the bus to Hamburg - ZOB and then to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof Süd.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train to Hamburg Hbf, plane + 3 similar | 4h 30m | €240($240) | every 4 hours | 764km (475 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 55m | €225($225) | every 4 hours | 874km (543 miles) |
Train to Flughafen BER - Terminal 1-2, plane | 4h 55m | €225($225) | every 4 hours | 808km (502 miles) |
Train to Flughafen BER - Terminal 1-2, plane | 5h 20m | €220($220) | every 4 hours | 856km (532 miles) |
Train + 2 similar | 6h 35m | €205($205) | every 4 hours | 844km (525 miles) |
Train to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof | 8h 25m | €190($190) | every 20 mins | 865km (538 miles) |
Train via Mannheim Hbf | 9h 40m | €205($205) | twice daily | 969km (602 miles) |
Bus | 11h 45m | 4 times a week | 833km (518 miles) | |
Drive | 6h 55m | €105($105) | on demand | 799km (496 miles) |
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The following major airports near Karlsruhe offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.