4.9
4.6
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Cologne to Rostock
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Rostock among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $69 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 21m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $69, while a flight costs an average of $714.
Distance: 308 miles (496 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$122 Average price | $69 Average price Cheapest | $714 Average price | $108 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 11m Average total duration 6h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 19m Average total duration 12h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration Fastest 2h 21m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | 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 Cologne to Rostock:
A bus is $43 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Rostock costing on average $112 (€94).
A bus is $645 (€539) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Rostock costing on average $714 (€597).
Other travel options to Rostock take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 1m.
Bus takes on average 13h 19m.
Tickets start at around $112 (€94) compared to roughly $108 (€90) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$4 (-€3). The journey takes 6h 31m versus 6h 28m 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 Cologne to Rostock
How to get from Cologne to Rostock by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cologne to Rostock is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 9:10 PM18h50Cologne4:00 PMRostock$531One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 9:10 PM18h50Cologne4:00 PMRostock$531One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 5:50 AM14h55Cologne8:45 PMRostock$671One-way0 transfers
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Oct 19
Oct 20
Oct 21
Oct 22
Oct 23
Oct 24
Oct 25
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Cologne 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 Cologne to Rostock.
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Rostock:
A bus is $54 (€45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Rostock costing on average $122 (€102).
A bus is $645 (€539) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Rostock costing on average $714 (€597).
Other travel options to Rostock take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 11m.
Bus takes on average 13h 19m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Rostock as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Rostock Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Rostock, Central bus station.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Rostock by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Rostock by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines to go to Rostock by flight.
Travelling from Cologne to Rostock: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
