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Kunsthalle Rostock
Rostock’s main modern and contemporary art museum, known for changing exhibitions, East German art, and a respected collection in a landmark 1960s building.
Cheapest price
$23
Average price
$33
Fastest journey
2 h 25 m
Average duration
2 h 39 m
Buses per day
15
Distance
193 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Berlin to Rostock is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Berlin to Rostock will cost around $33 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $23.
Of the 15 buses that leave Berlin for Rostock on Mon, May 25, 15 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, May 25 the direct buses cover the 193 km distance in an average of 2 h 39 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 25 m .
On Mon, May 25 the slowest buses will take 2 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Rostock among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 32m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $20.
Distance: 119 miles (193 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$24 Average price Cheapest | $38 Average price | $41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 28m Average total duration 2h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 2m Average total duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Rostock:
A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Rostock costing on average $38 (€31).
Other travel options to Rostock take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 58m.
Tickets start at around $24 (€20) compared to roughly $41 (€34) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $17 (€14). The journey takes 2h 58m versus 2h 31m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10AM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 01:25AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 01:25AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 01:25AM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
The table below shows live departures for Berlin to Rostock buses for today, Sunday, May 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 10:05 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 3h20 | 1:25 AM Rostock, Central bus station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:40 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 2h45 | 1:25 AM Rostock, Central bus station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 PM Berlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel) | 2h25 | 1:25 AM Rostock, Central bus station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, May 25 | |||||
FlixBus | 1:30 AM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 3h25 | 4:55 AM Rostock, Central bus station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:10 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 2h45 | 4:55 AM Rostock, Central bus station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:20 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 2h45 | 12:05 PM Rostock, Central bus station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:40 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 3h20 | 5:00 PM Rostock, Central bus station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:20 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 2h40 | 5:00 PM Rostock, Central bus station | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 2:30 PM Berlin | 2h55 | 5:25 PM Rostock, Central bus station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:45 PM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 3h45 | 6:30 PM Rostock, Warnemünde Werft (Parking) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:45 PM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 3h50 | 6:35 PM Rostock, Warnemünde Strand | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:45 PM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 3h15 | 6:00 PM Rostock, Central bus station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:10 PM Berlin, Central Station (Invalidenstraße) | 3h25 | 6:35 PM Rostock, Warnemünde Strand | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:10 PM Berlin, Central Station (Invalidenstraße) | 3h20 | 6:30 PM Rostock, Warnemünde Werft (Parking) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:10 PM Berlin, Central Station (Invalidenstraße) | 2h50 | 6:00 PM Rostock, Central bus station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:10 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 3h10 | 10:20 PM Rostock, Central bus station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:40 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 2h40 | 10:20 PM Rostock, Central bus station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:55 PM Berlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel) | 2h25 | 10:20 PM Rostock, Central bus station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Berlin to Rostock run on average 16 times per day, taking around 2h 58m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 16 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:00. The fastest bus covers the 119 miles (193 km) distance in 2h 25m.
Distance 119 miles (193 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Buses per day 16 |
Direct buses 16 |
Fastest bus 2h 25m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:00 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 2 days |
Discover the best of Rostock — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Rostock trip today.
Rostock’s main modern and contemporary art museum, known for changing exhibitions, East German art, and a respected collection in a landmark 1960s building.
The city history museum in a former monastery complex, with exhibits on medieval Rostock, regional culture, and decorative arts.
Maritime museum on the traditional ship MS Dresden, covering shipbuilding, seafaring, and Rostock’s port heritage.
The picturesque canal-side promenade in Warnemünde lined with fishing boats and historic houses, one of the area’s most photographed walking spots.
Wide sandy Baltic beach popular for seaside walks, summer relaxation, and classic coastal views, especially attractive at sunrise and sunset.
Historic central square framed by gabled merchant houses and the town hall, ideal for appreciating Rostock’s Hanseatic urban character.
Hot-smoked herring from the Baltic coast, long associated with Rostock and nearby fishing traditions. It is usually served with bread, potatoes, or salad.
A classic northern German fish sandwich, commonly filled with pickled herring, fried fish, or salmon. In Rostock it is a staple snack near the harbor and seaside.
Pan-fried and marinated herring, a traditional dish across Mecklenburg and the Baltic coast. It is valued for its sweet-sour flavor and maritime heritage.
Upscale dining spot in Warnemünde with refined seafood and seasonal regional cuisine in an elegant but relaxed atmosphere.
Established harbor restaurant with a maritime atmosphere, known for fresh fish, northern German specialties, and views near the waterfront.
Well-known traditional brewery restaurant serving hearty Mecklenburg dishes and house beer in a historic setting by the waterfront.
Prices are moderate by German standards. Supermarkets and casual dining are reasonable, while hotels rise in summer and during port events.
Service is usually included. In restaurants, round up or leave about 5-10% for good service. Round up taxi fares. Small tips are appreciated in cafés, but not required.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Berlin to Rostock by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Rostock, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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