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 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 $42, and a train costs an average of $35.

Distance: 264 miles (425 km)

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$83

Average price

$53

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$93

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5h 34m

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5h 4m

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8h 55m

Average total duration

8h 25m

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5h 40m

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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.

The cheapest way to travel from Rostock to Dortmund is a bus with an average price of $53 (€44).

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

A bus is $30 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rostock to Dortmund costing on average $83 (€69).

A bus is $166 (€137) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rostock to Dortmund costing on average $219 (€181).

The fastest way to travel from Rostock to Dortmund is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 13m.

Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 4m.

Bus takes on average 8h 25m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Rostock and Dortmund including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Rostock to Dortmund among Omio's users.

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from Rostock to Dortmund

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

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train

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 BahnICE 787 · ICE 519
    7:04 AM5h28
    Rostock Hbf
    12:32 PMDortmund Hbf
    $1091One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 787 · ICE 519
    7:04 AM5h28
    Rostock Hbf
    12:32 PMDortmund Hbf
    $1091One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 787 · ICE 519
    7:04 AM5h28
    Rostock Hbf
    12:32 PMDortmund Hbf
    $1091One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche Bahn4306 · ICE 611
    8:08 AM6h24
    Rostock Hbf
    2:32 PMDortmund Hbf
    $1251One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche Bahn4357 · ICE 940
    8:34 AM6h36
    Rostock Hbf
    3:10 PMDortmund Hbf
    $2191One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche Bahn63983 · 3507 · ICE 640
    7:33 AM6h42
    Rostock Hbf
    2:15 PMDortmund Hbf
    $2191One-way
    2 transfers

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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.

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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 bus with an average price of $53 (€44).

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

A bus is $30 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rostock to Dortmund costing on average $83 (€69).

A bus is $166 (€137) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rostock to Dortmund costing on average $219 (€181).

The fastest way to travel from Rostock to Dortmund is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 13m.

Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 4m.

Bus takes on average 8h 25m.

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:
  • Buses mostly depart from Rostock, Central bus station and arrive in Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.
  • Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Rostock Hbf and arrive in Dortmund 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, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) 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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