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Compare train and bus for Magdeburg to Rostock
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Magdeburg to Rostock among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 33m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, and a train costs an average of $34.
Distance: 137 miles (221 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$60 Average price | $39 Average price Cheapest | $49 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 3m Average total duration Fastest 3h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 0m Average total duration 4h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg 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 Magdeburg to Rostock:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Magdeburg to Rostock costing on average $60 (€48).
Other travel options to Rostock take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 30m.
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How to get from Magdeburg to Rostock by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Magdeburg to Rostock is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:35 AM8h25Magdeburg4:00 PMRostock$341One-way0 transfers
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7:35 AM8h25Magdeburg4:00 PMRostock$341One-way0 transfers
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1:10 PM7h35Magdeburg8:45 PMRostock$361One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Magdeburg to Rostock:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Magdeburg to Rostock costing on average $60 (€48).
Other travel options to Rostock take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 30m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Magdeburg and Rostock as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Magdeburg Hbf and arrive in Rostock Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Magdeburg, ZOB and arrive in Rostock, Central bus station.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Rostock by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Rostock by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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