- Must visit
Vasa Museum
Stockholm’s most famous museum, built around the remarkably preserved 17th-century warship Vasa. A must for Swedish history and maritime heritage.
Cheapest price
$81
Average price
$155
Fastest journey
13 h 27 m
Average duration
13 h 53 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
686 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rostock to Stockholm is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rostock to Stockholm will cost around $155 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $81.
It's difficult to get from Rostock to Stockholm without transferring at least 3 times.
4314 · ECE 392 · R 1180+
X2 520
S2 · 56305 · Bus RE4 · 52888
4308 · S1 · RJ 1176 · R 1110
4312 · 11176 · IC 5764 · IC 70176
4306 · ECE 396 · R 1094+
X2 546
4306 · ECE 396 · R 1094+
X2 546
4302 · ECE 1198+
1062 Öresundstågen+
538 X 2000
4308 · S1 · RJ 1176 · R 1110
4304 · ECE 398+
1080 Öresundstågen+
384 SJ
4306 · ECE 1196 · R 1102+
X2 548Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Rostock to Stockholm among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $48. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $48, and a flight costs an average of $117.
Distance: 426 miles (686 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$90 Average price | $85 Average price Cheapest | $209 Average price | $256 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 14m Average total duration 13h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 39m Average total duration 16h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 25m Average total duration Fastest 2h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | 2.1 - 4.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Rostock to Stockholm:
A bus is $6 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rostock to Stockholm costing on average $90 (€73).
A bus is $125 (€100) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rostock to Stockholm costing on average $209 (€169).
Other travel options to Stockholm take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 44m.
Bus takes on average 16h 9m.
Tickets start at around $90 (€73) compared to roughly $256 (€206) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $166 (€134). The journey takes 13h 44m versus 11h 19m 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.
The table below shows live departures for Rostock to Stockholm trains for today, Wednesday, May 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4312 · ECE 392 · R 1180+ X2 520 | 2:08 PM Rostock Hbf | 18h30 | 8:38 AM Stockholm Central Station | 3 transfers | |
4312 · 11176 · IC 5764 · IC 70176 | 2:08 PM Rostock Hbf | 18h30 | 8:38 AM Stockholm Central Station | 5 transfers | |
S2 · 56309 · 4334 · ECE 392 | 2:14 PM Rostock Hbf | 18h24 | 8:38 AM Stockholm Central Station | 5 transfers | |
4314 · ECE 392 · R 1180+ X2 520 | 4:08 PM Rostock Hbf | 16h30 | 8:38 AM Stockholm Central Station | 3 transfers | |
| Thursday, May 28 | |||||
4302 · ECE 1198+ 1062 Öresundstågen+ 538 X 2000 | 4:08 AM Rostock Hbf | 13h29 | 5:37 PM Stockholm Central Station | 3 transfers | |
4302 · ECE 1198+ 1080 Öresundstågen+ 384 SJ | 4:08 AM Rostock Hbf | 16h21 | 8:29 PM Stockholm Central Station | 3 transfers | |
4302 · ECE 1198+ 1110 Öresundstågen+ 550 X 2000 | 4:08 AM Rostock Hbf | 19h38 | 11:46 PM Stockholm Central Station | 3 transfers | |
4304 · ECE 398+ 1080 Öresundstågen+ 384 SJ | 6:08 AM Rostock Hbf | 14h21 | 8:29 PM Stockholm Central Station | 3 transfers | |
4304 · ECE 398+ 1140 Öresundstågen+ 2 SJ | 6:08 AM Rostock Hbf | 23h52 | 6:00 AM Stockholm Central Station | 3 transfers | |
4304 · ECE 398+ 1110 Öresundstågen+ 550 X 2000 | 6:08 AM Rostock Hbf | 17h38 | 11:46 PM Stockholm Central Station | 3 transfers | |
4306 · ECE 396 · R 1094+ X2 546 | 8:08 AM Rostock Hbf | 13h27 | 9:35 PM Stockholm Central Station | 3 transfers | |
4306 · ECE 1196 · R 1102+ X2 548 | 8:08 AM Rostock Hbf | 14h28 | 10:36 PM Stockholm Central Station | 3 transfers | |
4308 · S1 · RJ 1176 · R 1110 | 10:08 AM Rostock Hbf | 13h38 | 11:46 PM Stockholm Central Station | 4 transfers | |
S2 · 56305 · Bus RE4 · 52888 | 10:14 AM Rostock Hbf | 15h25 | 1:39 AM Stockholm Central Station | 9 transfers | |
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Trains from Rostock to Stockholm run on average 5 times per day, taking around 13h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $84 (€68) but you can travel from only $48 (€39) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:35, the last at 17:26. The fastest train covers the 426 miles (686 km) distance in 13h 28m.
Distance 426 miles (686 km) |
Average train duration 13h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $84 (€68) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 13h 28m |
First train 12:35 AM |
Last train 5:26 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 77 days |
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