Rostock Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE,IC)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Rostock Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 19 Sept

Cheapest price on 19 Sept

£54

Average ticket price on 19 Sept

£77

Fastest journey on 19 Sept

6 h 10 m

Average journey duration on 19 Sept

6 h 10 m

Trains on 19 Sept

15

Distance

501 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rostock Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Rostock Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf will cost around £77 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £54.

Fast trains

To travel from Rostock Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf you need to make at least one change.

  • Deutsche Bahn4322 · 4302 · ICE 575
    0:0811h06
    Rostock Hbf
    11:14Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    £541One-way
    2 changes
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1033 · ICE 579
    9:046h10
    Rostock Hbf
    15:14Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    £571One-way
    1 change
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1521 · ECE 5
    6:026h12
    Rostock Hbf
    12:14Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    £621One-way
    1 change
  • Deutsche BahnIC 2175 · ICE 839
    8:206h36
    Rostock Hbf
    14:56Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    £661One-way
    1 change
  • Deutsche BahnIC 2177 · ICE 931
    10:216h35
    Rostock Hbf
    16:56Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    £661One-way
    1 change

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for Rostock Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Rostock Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £50 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 38m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £50, while a flight costs an average of £266.

Distance: 501 km

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Coach
Driving

£102

Average Price

£266

Average Price

£50

Average Price

Cheapest

£81

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

6h 57m

Average total duration

6h 27m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 38m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 38m

Onboard

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2h 0m

Additional time*

11h 26m

Average total duration

10h 56m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

7h 24m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Direct Options

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Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Rostock Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is a coach with an average price of £50.

This is compared to other travel options from Rostock Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf:

A coach is £52 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rostock Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf costing on average £102.

A coach is £215 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rostock Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf costing on average £266.

The fastest way to travel from Rostock Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 38m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 27m.

Coach takes on average 10h 56m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Rostock Hbf and Frankfurt (Main) Hbf including taking a train, coach and flight.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 57m sooner (6h 27m by train vs 7h 24m by car). Tickets start at around £102 compared to roughly £81 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

Live departures

Rostock Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf train times

The table below shows live departures for Rostock Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf trains for tomorrow, Saturday 19 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Deutsche Bahn4322 · 4302 · ICE 575
On time
0:08 Rostock Hbf
11h06
11:14 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 1521 · ECE 5
On time
6:02 Rostock Hbf
6h12
12:14 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1 change
Deutsche BahnIC 2173 · S1 · ICE 837
On time
6:20 Rostock Hbf
6h36
12:56 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 585 · ICE 577
On time
7:04 Rostock Hbf
6h10
13:14 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1 change
Deutsche Bahn63983 · 3507 · ICE 2533
On time
7:33 Rostock Hbf
7h11
14:44 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2 changes
Deutsche BahnIC 2175 · ICE 839
On time
8:20 Rostock Hbf
6h36
14:56 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 1033 · ICE 579
On time
9:04 Rostock Hbf
6h10
15:14 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1 change
Deutsche Bahn63985 · 3509 · ICE 2535
On time
9:33 Rostock Hbf
7h11
16:44 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2 changes
Deutsche BahnIC 2177 · ICE 931
On time
10:21 Rostock Hbf
6h35
16:56 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 1533 · ICE 771
On time
11:04 Rostock Hbf
6h10
17:14 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1 change
Deutsche BahnIC 2179 · ICE 933
On time
12:22 Rostock Hbf
7h01
19:23 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 1037 · ICE 773
On time
13:04 Rostock Hbf
6h37
19:41 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 1037 · ICE 681 · 4533
On time
13:04 Rostock Hbf
6h29
19:33 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2 changes
Deutsche Bahn63989 · 3513 · ICE 379
On time
13:33 Rostock Hbf
7h11
20:44 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 1535 · ICE 775
On time
15:04 Rostock Hbf
6h10
21:14 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Rostock Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf

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Trains from Rostock Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf run on average 9 times per day, taking around 6h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 if you book in advance.

The earliest train runs at 05:59, the last at 07:04. The fastest train covers the 501 km distance in 5h 33m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
501 km
Average train duration
6h 27m
Cheapest ticket price
£18
Trains per day
9
Fastest train
5h 33m
First train
5:59
Last train
7:04
Cheapest Month
Nov
Cheapest Day
Mon
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Apr - Jun
Busiest Day
Sun
Least Busy Day
Sun
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Rostock Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Rostock Hbf and Frankfurt (Main) Hbf from £18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

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About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Deutsche Bahn Duration
5h 33m
Cheapest Deutsche Bahn Price
£18
Deutsche Bahn frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
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FAQs: Rostock Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rostock Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Rostock Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £18, while the average price tends to be around £102.
The train journey from Rostock Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf covers a distance of 501 km and takes approximately 5h 33m. Trains run 9 per day.
The train distance from Rostock Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is 501 km.
The first train from Rostock Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf leaves at 5:59.
The last train from Rostock Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf departs at 7:04.
Trains from Rostock Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf run approximately 9 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Rostock Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
To get from Rostock Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
There is no night train service from Rostock Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
The cheapest way to get from Rostock Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is by train, costing approximately £18.
Booking trains from Rostock Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Rostock Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf offers a mix of scenic views, including glimpses of the Mecklenburg countryside, picturesque towns, and verdant landscapes, particularly as the route passes through regions like Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and parts of Lower Saxony. However, much of the journey also traverses urban and industrial areas, which might not be as visually appealing.
A day trip from Rostock Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is not feasible as the journey duration is 5h 33m and there are 7 trains available per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Rostock Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Rostock Hbf and Frankfurt (Main) Hbf

Most Rostock Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf trains use the Rostock Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Rostock Hbf and Frankfurt (Main) Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Rostock
Arrival train stations in Frankfurt am Main
Rostock HbfRostock Hbf, Konrad-Adenauer-Platz 1, 18055 RostockWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Rostock Hbf from Rostock city centre

Rostock Hbf is 1 km from Rostock city centre. Public transport options include:

Bus123, 113, 112 · 8m · every ~6 min
23, 22 · 11m · every ~11 min
Tram6, 5 · 5m · every ~16 min

Rostock Hbf train station facilities and services

Rostock Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food options include: Layali Alsham, Heumond, Joho-Broiler, Cafe Kloster

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Rostock Hbf. ATMs are available at Rostock Hbf.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Rostock Hbf. Information desks are available at Rostock Hbf.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Rostock Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Rostock Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Rostock Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Rostock Hbf.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Hotel Stadthalle, Hotel Greifennest, Appartement-Hotel.

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