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Compare train and bus for Kiel to Rostock
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kiel to Rostock among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of zł117 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 34m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of zł117, while a train costs an average of zł170.
Distance: 82 miles (133 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
zł170 Average price | zł117 Average price Cheapest | zł139 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 34m Average total duration Fastest 3h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration 3h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Kiel to Rostock:
A bus is zł53 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kiel to Rostock costing on average zł170.
Other travel options to Rostock take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 57m.
Tickets start at around zł170 compared to roughly zł139 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about zł-30.63. The journey takes 3h 4m versus 2h 27m 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 Kiel to Rostock
How to get from Kiel to Rostock by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Kiel to Rostock is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1:30 AM8h10Kiel9:40 AMRostockzł851One-way0 transfers
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- 1:30 AM8h10Kiel9:40 AMRostockzł851One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 1:30 AM8h10Kiel9:40 AMRostockzł851One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 12:30 AM8h10Kiel8:40 AMRostockzł1221One-way0 transfers
- 2:45 PM12h00Kiel2:45 AMRostockzł2651One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Kiel to Rostock:
A bus is zł53 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kiel to Rostock costing on average zł170.
Other travel options to Rostock take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 57m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kiel and Rostock as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Kiel Hbf and arrive in Rostock Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Kiel, ZOB and arrive in Rostock, Central bus station.
- Ferries mostly depart from Puttgarden and arrive in Rødby.
- Travel with erixx, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Rostock by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Hamburger Verkehrsverbund (HVV) to go to Rostock by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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