How to travel from Rostock to Greifswald

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Compare bus and train for Rostock to Greifswald

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rostock to Greifswald among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $15 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 56m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, while a train costs an average of $35.

Distance: 50 miles (81 km)

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$35

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$15

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Cheapest

$18

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(fuel + tolls)

2h 5m

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1h 35m

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30m

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1h 56m

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1h 26m

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1h 3m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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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 Greifswald is a bus with an average price of $15.

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

A bus is $20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rostock to Greifswald costing on average $35.

The fastest way to travel from Rostock to Greifswald is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 56m.

Other travel options to Greifswald take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 5m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Rostock and Greifswald including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Rostock to Greifswald among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around $35 compared to roughly $18 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-17.43. The journey takes 1h 35m versus 1h 3m 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.

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from Rostock to Greifswald

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:30 PM1h15
    Rostock, Central bus station
    9:45 PMGreifswald, Bahnhofsplatz
    $91One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:30 PM1h15
    Rostock, Central bus station
    9:45 PMGreifswald, Bahnhofsplatz
    $91One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:30 PM1h15
    Rostock, Central bus station
    9:45 PMGreifswald, Bahnhofsplatz
    $91One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche Bahn63907 · ICE 839
    6:59 AM1h29
    Rostock Hbf
    8:28 AMGreifswald station
    $221One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1534 · 33581
    1:01 PM1h28
    Rostock Hbf
    2:29 PMGreifswald station
    $281One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1536 · 33579
    11:01 AM1h28
    Rostock Hbf
    12:29 PMGreifswald station
    $291One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:05 AM1h40
    Rostock, Central bus station
    2:45 AMGreifswald, Bahnhofsplatz
    $101One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Rostock to Greifswald

Travel to Greifswald 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 Greifswald.

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There are 2 options to travel between Rostock and Greifswald including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Rostock to Greifswald is a bus with an average price of $15.

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

A bus is $14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rostock to Greifswald costing on average $29.

The fastest way to travel from Rostock to Greifswald is by train with an average journey time of 1h 55m.

Other travel options to Greifswald take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 56m.

The distance from Rostock to Greifswald is approximately 50 miles (81 km).
The average frequency per day from Rostock to Greifswald is:
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rostock and Greifswald as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Rostock to Greifswald:
  • Trains mostly depart from Rostock Hbf and arrive in Greifswald station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Rostock, Central bus station and arrive in Greifswald, Bahnhofsplatz.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Rostock Port and arrive in Gedser.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Rostock to Greifswald, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, DB Bus to go to Greifswald by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ODEG, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Greifswald by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Rostock to Greifswald with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Omio customers who travel from Rostock to Greifswald often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Stralsund, Hamburg, Szczecin, Copenhagen. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Greifswald and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Greifswald to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To fully explore Greifswald, including its historic old town, museums, and the nearby Baltic Sea coast, plan for a 2 to 3-day visit.
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