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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 $45 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 0m. 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 $45, while a train costs an average of $61.
Distance: 82 miles (133 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$61 Average price | $45 Average price Cheapest | $37 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 22m Average total duration 4h 52m 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 $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kiel to Rostock costing on average $59 (€49).
Other travel options to Rostock take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 22m.
Tickets start at around $59 (€49) compared to roughly $37 (€31) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$22 (-€18). The journey takes 3h 30m 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.
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:25 PM5h00Kiel, ZOB8:25 PMRostock, Central bus station$321One-way1 transfer
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- FlixBus · FlixBus3:25 PM5h00Kiel, ZOB8:25 PMRostock, Central bus station$321One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:25 PM5h00Kiel, ZOB8:25 PMRostock, Central bus station$321One-way1 transfer
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:10 AM6h30Kiel, ZOB10:40 AMRostock, Central bus station$511One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Kiel to Rostock:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kiel to Rostock costing on average $61 (€51).
Other travel options to Rostock take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 22m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 2 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 Gedser and arrive in Rostock Port.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Rostock by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, erixx to go to Rostock by train.
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