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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 $23. 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 $23, and a train costs an average of $33.
Distance: 137 miles (221 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$58 Average price | $37 Average price Cheapest | $48 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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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 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 $58 (€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.
FlixBus · FlixBus3:10 PM7h10Magdeburg, ZOB10:20 PMRostock, Central bus station$341One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus3:10 PM7h10Magdeburg, ZOB10:20 PMRostock, Central bus station$341One-way1 transfer
Fastest
IC 22388:58 AM2h58Magdeburg Hbf11:56 AMRostock Hbf$411One-way0 transfers
Other options
S1 · 62013 · 1312510:10 AM4h41Magdeburg Hbf2:51 PMRostock Hbf$621One-way2 transfers
73725 · S5 · 3348 · ICE 197810:10 AM4h26Magdeburg Hbf2:36 PMRostock Hbf$671One-way3 transfers
IC 2445 · ICE 1602 · ICE 197810:01 AM4h35Magdeburg Hbf2:36 PMRostock Hbf$731One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus3:10 PM7h35Magdeburg, ZOB10:45 PMRostock, Warnemünde Werft (Parking)$361One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus4:50 AM7h15Magdeburg, ZOB12:05 PMRostock, Central bus station$451One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus10:45 PM6h10Magdeburg, ZOB4:55 AMRostock, Central bus station$601One-way1 transfer
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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 $58 (€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 FlixBus to go to Rostock by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Rostock by train.
- 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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