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Compare train, bus, and flight for Rostock to Dortmund
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rostock to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $44. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 4m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $44, and a train costs an average of $36.
Distance: 264 miles (425 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$86 Average price | $55 Average price Cheapest | $97 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 34m Average total duration Fastest 5h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 55m Average total duration 8h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg 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 Rostock to Dortmund:
A bus is $31 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rostock to Dortmund costing on average $86 (€69).
A bus is $172 (€137) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rostock to Dortmund costing on average $227 (€181).
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 4m.
Bus takes on average 8h 25m.
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How to get from Rostock to Dortmund by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rostock to Dortmund is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 2:10 AM12h05Rostock2:15 PMDortmund$471One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 2:10 AM12h05Rostock2:15 PMDortmund$471One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 5:50 PM9h45Rostock3:35 AMDortmund$531One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 4:50 PM10h05Rostock2:55 AMDortmund$481One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Rostock to Dortmund:
A bus is $31 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rostock to Dortmund costing on average $86 (€69).
A bus is $172 (€137) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rostock to Dortmund costing on average $227 (€181).
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 4m.
Bus takes on average 8h 25m.
- Around 11 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rostock and Dortmund as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Rostock Hbf and arrive in Dortmund Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Rostock, Central bus station and arrive in Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Dortmund by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Dortmund by train.
- 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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