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Compare train and bus for Rostock to Berlin
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rostock to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 58m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, while a train costs an average of $42.
Distance: 119 miles (193 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$42 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest | $41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 58m Average total duration Fastest 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 34m Average total duration 3h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Rostock to Berlin
Compare the available ways to get from Rostock to Berlin, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Rostock to Berlin:
A bus is $21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rostock to Berlin costing on average $42.
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 34m.
Tickets start at around $42 compared to roughly $41 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$1. The journey takes 2h 28m versus 2h 24m 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 Rostock to Berlin
How to get from Rostock to Berlin by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rostock to Berlin is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus4:10 PM 3h20 Rostock, Warnemünde Werft (Parking) 7:30 PM Berlin, Alexanderplatz $24 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus4:10 PM 3h20 Rostock, Warnemünde Werft (Parking) 7:30 PM Berlin, Alexanderplatz $24 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus4:10 AM 2h25 Rostock, Central bus station 6:35 AM Berlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel) $30 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
4322 · 6200412:08 AM 7h28 Rostock Hbf 7:36 AM Berlin Hbf $36 1 One-way 1 transfer
ICE 1537 · IC 25855:04 PM 3h39 Rostock Hbf 8:43 PM Berlin Hbf $43 1 One-way 1 transfer
13114 · 620169:06 AM 4h28 Rostock Hbf 1:34 PM Berlin Hbf $47 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus4:05 PM 3h25 Rostock, Warnemünde Strand 7:30 PM Berlin, Alexanderplatz $24 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus1:05 AM 2h45 Rostock, Central bus station 3:50 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) $27 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus1:05 AM 3h15 Rostock, Central bus station 4:20 AM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz $27 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Rostock to Berlin:
A bus is $21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rostock to Berlin costing on average $42.
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 34m.
- Around 17 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rostock and Berlin as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Rostock Hbf and arrive in Berlin Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Rostock, Central bus station and arrive in Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Berlin by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Infobus to go to Berlin by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
- 17 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus.
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