How to travel from Stuttgart to Rostock, Germany

The distance between Stuttgart and Rostock is around 776km (482 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 60m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Stuttgart to Rostock 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 RostockStuttgart if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Stuttgart (STR) to Hamburg (HAM) then take the train to Rostock Hbf.

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €225($225)
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Train

Take the train to Mannheim Hbf, Goettingen then Hamburg Hbf and then to Rostock Hbf.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €240($240)

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Halle then take the bus to Rostock Central Bus Station.

  • Duration13hrs
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €75($75)
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Drive

Drive to Rostock.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Distance822km (511 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stuttgart and Rostock

There are several options for getting from Stuttgart to Rostock by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €75 ($75) and will take around 13hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €225 ($225).

The distance between Stuttgart and Rostock is around 776km (482 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 625km (388 miles)

It takes around 7hrs to get from Stuttgart and Rostock by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Stuttgart to Rostock is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx €225 ($225).

The cheapest way to travel between Stuttgart and Rostock, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €75 ($75) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Stuttgart and Rostock. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Stuttgart and Rostock with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 9h 30m.

Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), ÖBB Intercity, Deutsche Bahn Eurocity, Abellio, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Deutsche Bahn Regional and HVV run train services between Stuttgart and Rostock. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 7hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Stuttgart and Rostock. We recommend that you fly from Stuttgart (STR) to Hamburg (HAM) then take the train to Rostock Hbf. instead which will take 3h 60m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stuttgart to Rostock. We recommend that you fly from Stuttgart (STR) to Hamburg (HAM) then take the train to Rostock Hbf. instead which will take 3h 60m.

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 Stuttgart and Rostock. The distance is around 822km (511 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stuttgart to Rostock is to take the train which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around €240 ($240).

How do I get from Stuttgart to Rostock

Compare travel optionsbetween Stuttgart and Rostock

Transport options from Stuttgart to Rostock
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
3h 60m
€225($225)
every 4 hours794km (493 miles)
Fly to Berlin Brandenburg Apt (BER), Train4h 25m
€220($220)
every 4 hours776km (482 miles)
Train and Plane4h 30m
€250($250)
every 4 hours811km (504 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7hrs
€240($240)
every 4 hours896km (557 miles)
Train to Rostock Hbf9h 30m
€210($210)
once daily1,017km (632 miles)
Train and Bus
13hrs
€75($75)
6 times a week923km (574 miles)
Drive
6h 50m
€110($110)
on demand822km (511 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