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Compare train and bus for Lübeck to Rostock
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lübeck to Rostock among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $14 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 18m. 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 $14, while a train costs an average of $50.
Distance: 60 miles (98 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$50 Average price | $14 Average price Cheapest | $22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 49m Average total duration 2h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Lübeck to Rostock:
A bus is $33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lübeck to Rostock costing on average $50.
Other travel options to Rostock take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 49m.
Tickets start at around $50 compared to roughly $22 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-27.43. The journey takes 2h 19m versus 1h 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.
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How to get from Lübeck to Rostock by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lübeck to Rostock is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:25 AM2h15Lübeck8:40 AMRostock$151One-way0 transfers
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6:25 AM2h15Lübeck8:40 AMRostock$151One-way0 transfers
Fastest
5:30 PM1h55Lübeck7:25 PMRostock$151One-way0 transfers
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7:25 AM2h15Lübeck9:40 AMRostock$151One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lübeck to Rostock:
A bus is $30 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lübeck to Rostock costing on average $47.
Other travel options to Rostock take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 34m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lübeck and Rostock as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Lübeck Hbf and arrive in Rostock Hbf.
- Ferries mostly depart from Gedser and arrive in Rostock Port.
- Buses mostly depart from Lübeck, Bussteig Beim Retteich and arrive in Rostock, Central bus station.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Rostock by bus.
- Travel with Intercity, Deutsche Bahn, Regional-Express to go to Rostock by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Intercity.
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