How to get to Rostock from Hanover

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Compare train and coach for Hanover to Rostock

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hanover to Rostock among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £39 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 16m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £39, while a train costs an average of £79.

Distance: 249 km

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Driving

£79

Average Price

£39

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Cheapest

£40

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(fuel + tolls)

4h 16m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 46m

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30m

Additional time*

6h 36m

Average total duration

6h 6m

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30m

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3h 39m

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(door-to-door)

0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Hanover to Rostock is a coach with an average price of £39.

This is compared to other travel options from Hanover to Rostock:

A coach is £40 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hanover to Rostock costing on average £79.

The fastest way to travel from Hanover to Rostock is by train with an average journey time of 4h 16m.

Other travel options to Rostock take longer:

Coach takes on average 6h 36m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Hanover and Rostock including taking a train and coach.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around £79 compared to roughly £40 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-38.84. The journey takes 3h 46m versus 3h 39m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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from Hanover to Rostock

How to get to Rostock from Hanover by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Hanover to Rostock is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    13:458h35
    Hanover Central Station
    22:20Rostock, Central bus station
    £241One-way
    1 change

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    13:458h35
    Hanover Central Station
    22:20Rostock, Central bus station
    £241One-way
    1 change

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 686 · ICE 1534
    9:363h19
    Hanover Hbf
    12:55Rostock Hbf
    £721One-way
    1 change

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 1080 · 4305
    5:114h39
    Hanover Hbf
    9:50Rostock Hbf
    £251One-way
    1 change
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1272 · S1 · IC 2274
    4:175h20
    Hanover Hbf
    9:37Rostock Hbf
    £251One-way
    2 changes
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1541 · 3504 · 63982
    2:425h42
    Hanover Hbf
    8:24Rostock Hbf
    £251One-way
    2 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:459h00
    Hanover Central Station
    14:45Rostock, Central bus station
    £241One-way
    1 change
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:457h40
    Hanover Central Station
    20:25Rostock, Central bus station
    £241One-way
    1 change
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    20:158h40
    Hanover Central Station
    4:55Rostock, Central bus station
    £241One-way
    1 change

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FAQs: Hanover to Rostock

Travel to Rostock easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Hanover to Rostock.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Hanover and Rostock including taking a train and coach.
The cheapest way to travel from Hanover to Rostock is a coach with an average price of £39.

This is compared to other travel options from Hanover to Rostock:

A coach is £40 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hanover to Rostock costing on average £79.

The fastest way to travel from Hanover to Rostock is by train with an average journey time of 4h 16m.

Other travel options to Rostock take longer:

Coach takes on average 6h 36m.

The Hanover to Rostock distance is approximately 249 km.
The average frequency per day from Hanover to Rostock is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 6 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hanover and Rostock as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Hanover to Rostock:
  • Trains mostly depart from Hanover Hbf and arrive in Rostock Hbf.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Hanover Central Station and arrive in Rostock, Central bus station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Hanover to Rostock, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Rostock by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Rostock by coach.
Omio customers who travel from Hanover to Rostock often also extend their vacation to go to Copenhagen, Berlin, Trelleborg, Malmö, Gedser. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Rostock and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Hanover to Rostock, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
In Rostock, you can explore the botanical garden at Rostock Zoo for a peaceful retreat among diverse plant species, enjoy a day at Warnemünde Beach for sunbathing and water sports, or stroll along Kröpeliner Straße, a lively shopping street. Visit the Rostock Art Museum for contemporary and classical art, and take a harbour cruise from Rostock City Harbour to soak in the city's maritime charm. Don't miss St. Mary's Church with its renowned astronomical clock, the picturesque Warnemünde Beach with its lighthouse, Kröpeliner Tor, a medieval city gate, and Rostock City Harbour with its scenic views and dining options.
To explore Rostock's historic architecture, the seaside Warnemünde district, and cultural attractions, 2 to 3 days are generally sufficient.

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