How to travel from Düsseldorf to Rostock

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Düsseldorf to Rostock

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Rostock among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $52 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 28m. 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 $52, while a train costs an average of $54.

Distance: 299 miles (482 km)

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Driving

$54

Average price

$52

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Cheapest

$104

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6h 28m

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Fastest

5h 58m

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30m

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9h 11m

Average total duration

8h 41m

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6h 22m

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0.5 - 1.2kg

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

The cheapest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Rostock is a bus with an average price of $52.

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

A bus is $3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Rostock costing on average $54.

A bus is $487 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Rostock costing on average $539.

The fastest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Rostock is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 7m.

Other travel options to Rostock take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 28m.

Bus takes on average 9h 11m.

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

The journey is about 24m faster (5h 58m by train vs 6h 22m by car) and roughly $50 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($54 vs $104). 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 Düsseldorf to Rostock

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
    8:38 AM9h22
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    6:00 PMRostock, Central bus station
    $381One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
    8:38 AM9h22
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    6:00 PMRostock, Central bus station
    $381One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH79 · LH6
    6:00 AM3h05
    Dusseldorf Airport
    9:05 AMHamburg Airport
    $4701One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
    12:38 PM9h42
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    10:20 PMRostock, Central bus station
    $391One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
    9:27 AM10h58
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    8:25 PMRostock, Central bus station
    $411One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
    8:38 AM9h52
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    6:30 PMRostock, Warnemünde Werft (Parking)
    $511One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:10 PM13h15
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    1:25 AMRostock, Central bus station
    $381One-way
    1 transfer
  • Condor FlugdienstDE1514 · DE6521
    5:50 AM6h45
    Dusseldorf Airport
    12:35 PMHamburg Airport
    $4321One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH2031 · LH2054
    6:20 AM3h40
    Dusseldorf Airport
    10:00 AMHamburg Airport
    $4531One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH2007 · LH2060
    10:30 AM4h00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    2:30 PMHamburg Airport
    $4741One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf to Rostock.

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There are 3 options to travel between Düsseldorf and Rostock including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Rostock is a bus with an average price of $52.

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

A bus is $3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Rostock costing on average $54.

A bus is $122 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Rostock costing on average $174.

The fastest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Rostock is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 32m.

Other travel options to Rostock take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 28m.

Bus takes on average 9h 11m.

The distance from Düsseldorf to Rostock is approximately 299 miles (482 km).
The average frequency per day from Düsseldorf to Rostock is:
  • Around 11 flights per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Düsseldorf to Rostock:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Düsseldorf Hbf and arrive in Rostock Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Rostock, Central bus station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Düsseldorf to Rostock, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Rostock by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Rostock by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Düsseldorf to Rostock:
  • 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
Omio customers who travel from Düsseldorf 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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