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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 prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, and a train costs an average of $31.
Distance: 82 miles (133 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$43 Average price | $40 Average price Cheapest | $37 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 38m Average total duration Fastest 3h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 58m Average total duration 3h 28m 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 $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kiel to Rostock costing on average $43 (€35).
Other travel options to Rostock take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 28m.
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 AMRostock$231One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 1:30 AM8h10Kiel9:40 AMRostock$231One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 1:30 AM8h10Kiel9:40 AMRostock$231One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 12:30 AM8h10Kiel8:40 AMRostock$331One-way0 transfers
- 2:45 PM12h00Kiel2:45 AMRostock$711One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Kiel to Rostock:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kiel to Rostock costing on average $43 (€35).
Other travel options to Rostock take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 28m.
- Around 6 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.
- Ferries mostly depart from Puttgarden and arrive in Rødby.
- Buses mostly depart from Kiel, ZOB and arrive in Rostock, Central bus station.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Hamburger Verkehrsverbund (HVV) to go to Rostock by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, erixx, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Rostock by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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