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Compare train, bus, and flight for Brussels to Rostock
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Rostock among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $97 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 27m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $97, while a flight costs an average of $527.
Distance: 396 miles (638 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$152 Average price | $97 Average price Cheapest | $527 Average price | $146 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 47m Average total duration 8h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 51m Average total duration 18h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 2h 27m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Brussels to Rostock
Compare the available ways to get from Brussels to Rostock, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Rostock:
A bus is $56 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Rostock costing on average $152.
A bus is $431 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Rostock costing on average $527.
Other travel options to Rostock take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 47m.
Bus takes on average 18h 51m.
Tickets start at around $152 compared to roughly $146 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$5. The journey takes 8h 17m versus 7h 36m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Brussels to Rostock
How to get from Brussels to Rostock by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Brussels to Rostock is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus3:15 AM 17h10 Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) 8:25 PM Rostock, Central bus station $67 1 One-way 2 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus3:15 AM 17h10 Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) 8:25 PM Rostock, Central bus station $67 1 One-way 2 transfers
Fastest
SN26299:05 PM 1h10 Brussels Airport 10:15 PM Hamburg Airport $314 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:15 PM 20h30 Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) 4:45 PM Rostock, Central bus station $76 1 One-way 2 transfers
KL1700 · KL17536:15 AM 4h25 Brussels Airport 10:40 AM Hamburg Airport $243 1 One-way 1 transfer
SN26239:35 AM 1h15 Brussels Airport 10:50 AM Hamburg Airport $314 1 One-way 0 transfers
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LH1810:30 AM 3h35 Brussels Airport 2:05 PM Hamburg Airport $356 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Rostock:
A bus is $56 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Rostock costing on average $152.
A bus is $431 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Rostock costing on average $527.
Other travel options to Rostock take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 47m.
Bus takes on average 18h 51m.
- Around 25 flights per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brussels and Rostock as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Brussels-Midi and arrive in Rostock Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) and arrive in Rostock, Central bus station.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Rostock by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Rostock by train.
- Travel with Brussels Airlines, KLM, Eurowings, British Airways, Austrian Airlines, Swiss, Air Baltic, ITA, KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa, Helvetic Airways, Qatar Airways, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa Cityline, Edelweiss Air to go to Rostock by flight.
- 2 direct flights per day with Brussels Airlines.
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