How to travel from Rostock to Dortmund

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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 $42. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 7m. 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 $42, and a train costs an average of $36.

Distance: 264 miles (425 km)

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$91

Average price

$58

Average price

Cheapest

5h 37m

Average total duration

Fastest

5h 7m

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30m

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8h 55m

Average total duration

8h 25m

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30m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.4 - 1.1kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Rostock to Dortmund

How to get from Rostock to Dortmund by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Rostock to Dortmund is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Deutsche Bahn4314 · 56866 · 11431 · ICE 209
05:08PM6h25
Rostock Hbf
11:33PMDortmund Hbf
$471One-way
3 transfers

Cheapest

Deutsche Bahn4314 · 56866 · 11431 · ICE 209
05:08PM6h25
Rostock Hbf
11:33PMDortmund Hbf
$471One-way
3 transfers

Fastest

LufthansaLH23+Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4216
03:00PM3h05
Hamburg Airport
06:05PMDusseldorf Airport
$4891One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Deutsche Bahn4312 · 56862 · 11427 · ICE 207
03:08PM6h24
Rostock Hbf
09:32PMDortmund Hbf
$791One-way
3 transfers
Deutsche Bahn4369 · ICE 1540
08:37PM7h14
Rostock Hbf
04:51AMDortmund Hbf
$741One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn4316 · 56870 · 11435 · ICE 921
07:08PM6h35
Rostock Hbf
01:43AMDortmund Hbf
$701One-way
3 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
06:50PM10h05
Rostock, Central bus station
05:55AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
$551One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
04:10AM12h05
Rostock, Central bus station
04:15PMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
$631One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
01:05AM12h40
Rostock, Central bus station
01:45PMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
$841One-way
1 transfer
LufthansaLH13+Lufthansa CitylineLH78
10:00AM3h35
Hamburg Airport
01:35PMDusseldorf Airport
$5261One-way
1 transfer
LufthansaLH31 · LH88
07:00PM3h05
Hamburg Airport
10:05PMDusseldorf Airport
$5261One-way
1 transfer
LufthansaLH1 · LH74
06:00AM3h55
Hamburg Airport
09:55AMDusseldorf Airport
$5861One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Rostock to Dortmund

Travel to Dortmund easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Rostock to Dortmund.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Rostock and Dortmund including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Rostock to Dortmund is a train with an average price of $36 (€29).

This is compared to other travel options from Rostock to Dortmund:

A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rostock to Dortmund costing on average $42 (€34).

A train is $87 (€71) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rostock to Dortmund costing on average $123 (€100).

The fastest way to travel from Rostock to Dortmund is by flight with an average journey time of 55m.

Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 38m.

Bus takes on average 9h 45m.

The distance from Rostock to Dortmund is approximately 264 miles (425 km).
The average frequency per day from Rostock to Dortmund is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Rostock to Dortmund:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Rostock to Dortmund, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Dortmund by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Dortmund by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Rostock to Dortmund:
  • 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
Omio customers who travel from Rostock to Dortmund often also extend their vacation to go to Amsterdam, Paris, Berlin, Munich, Katowice. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Dortmund and these popular destinations at a great price.

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