How to travel from Dresden to Rostock

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Dresden to Rostock

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Rostock among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $48 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 10m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $48, while a flight costs an average of $530.

Distance: 220 miles (355 km)

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Driving

$530

Average price

$88

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$48

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$77

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4h 10m

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2h 10m

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4h 44m

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4h 14m

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30m

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6h 22m

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5h 52m

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4h 38m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.4 - 0.9kg

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

The cheapest way to travel from Dresden to Rostock is a bus with an average price of $31.

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

A bus is $24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Rostock costing on average $54.

A bus is $374 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Rostock costing on average $405.

The fastest way to travel from Dresden to Rostock is by train with an average journey time of 4h 37m.

Other travel options to Rostock take longer:

Flight takes on average 6h 5m.

Bus takes on average 6h 30m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Dresden and Rostock including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Dresden to Rostock among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 31m faster (4h 7m by train vs 4h 38m by car) and roughly $23 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($54 vs $77). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Dresden to Rostock

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:45 PM6h10
    Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    4:55 AMRostock, Central bus station
    $291One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:45 PM6h10
    Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    4:55 AMRostock, Central bus station
    $291One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH2123 · LH2058
    9:35 AM2h55
    Dresden Airport
    12:30 PMHamburg Airport
    $5721One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnIC 2174
    3:35 PM4h02
    Dresden Hbf
    7:37 PMRostock Hbf
    $371One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 2176
    1:35 PM4h02
    Dresden Hbf
    5:37 PMRostock Hbf
    $441One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnS1 · IC 2270
    9:30 AM4h07
    Dresden Hbf
    1:37 PMRostock Hbf
    $481One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:05 AM6h05
    Dresden, Bf Neustadt
    2:10 PMRostock, Central bus station
    $351One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:50 AM6h20
    Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    2:10 PMRostock, Central bus station
    $351One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:05 AM6h35
    Dresden, Bf Neustadt
    2:40 PMRostock, Warnemünde Werft (Parking)
    $371One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH2125 · LH2064
    2:15 PM3h20
    Dresden Airport
    5:35 PMHamburg Airport
    $4381One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH2125 · LH2068
    2:15 PM4h15
    Dresden Airport
    6:30 PMHamburg Airport
    $4381One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH2125 · LH2066
    2:15 PM4h50
    Dresden Airport
    7:05 PMHamburg Airport
    $4381One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Dresden 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 Dresden to Rostock.

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There are 3 options to travel between Dresden and Rostock including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Dresden to Rostock is a bus with an average price of $48.

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

A bus is $39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Rostock costing on average $88.

A bus is $482 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Rostock costing on average $530.

The fastest way to travel from Dresden to Rostock is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 10m.

Other travel options to Rostock take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 44m.

Bus takes on average 6h 22m.

The distance from Dresden to Rostock is approximately 220 miles (355 km).
The average frequency per day from Dresden to Rostock is:
  • Around 18 buses per day.
  • Around 7 flights per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Dresden to Rostock:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dresden Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Dresden Hbf and arrive in Rostock Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Rostock, Central bus station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Dresden to Rostock, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines to go to Rostock by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Rostock by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Rostock by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Dresden to Rostock with the following travel companies:
  • 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
Omio customers who travel from Dresden to Rostock often also extend their vacation to go to Copenhagen, Berlin, Malmö, Trelleborg, Hamburg. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Rostock and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Rostock to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Rostock, you can explore the botanical garden at Rostock Zoo, enjoy a day at the popular Warnemünde Beach with its picturesque lighthouse and vibrant promenade, and stroll along Kröpeliner Straße, a bustling shopping street. Visit the Rostock Art Museum for contemporary and classical art, and take a harbor cruise from Rostock City Harbor to experience the city's maritime charm. Don't miss St. Mary's Church with its historic Gothic architecture and astronomical clock, and Kröpeliner Tor, a medieval city gate.
A stay of 2 to 3 days in Rostock is ideal to explore the city's historic sites, enjoy the local cuisine, and visit the nearby seaside resort of Warnemünde.

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