How to travel from Rostock to Helsinki

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Compare bus, ferry, and flight for Rostock to Helsinki

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Rostock to Helsinki among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €155 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 32m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.0 - 2.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €155, while a flight costs an average of €534.

Distance: 635 miles (1023 km)

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€534

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€323

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31h 55m

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The cheapest way to travel from Rostock to Helsinki is a bus with an average price of €155.

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

A bus is €168 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Rostock to Helsinki costing on average €323.

A bus is €379 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rostock to Helsinki costing on average €534.

The fastest way to travel from Rostock to Helsinki is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 32m.

Other travel options to Helsinki take longer:

Ferry takes on average 31h 55m.

Bus takes on average 32h 50m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Rostock and Helsinki including taking a bus, ferry, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Rostock to Helsinki among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 18h 18m sooner (3h 32m by flight vs 21h 50m by car). Tickets start at around €534 compared to roughly €209 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Rostock to Helsinki

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

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:05 AM37h25
    Rostock, Central bus station
    3:30 PMHelsinki, Länsiterminaali 2
    1041One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:05 AM37h25
    Rostock, Central bus station
    3:30 PMHelsinki, Länsiterminaali 2
    1041One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:30 PM36h00
    Rostock, Central bus station
    9:30 AMHelsinki, Länsiterminaali 2
    1081One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:05 AM38h05
    Rostock, Central bus station
    4:10 PMHelsinki, linja-autoasema
    1041One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    8:30 PM42h40
    Rostock, Central bus station
    4:10 PMHelsinki, linja-autoasema
    1101One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    4:10 PM40h20
    Rostock, Warnemünde Werft (Parking)
    9:30 AMHelsinki, Länsiterminaali 2
    1281One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Rostock to Helsinki

Travel to Helsinki 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 Helsinki.

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There are 3 options to travel between Rostock and Helsinki including taking a bus, ferry, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Rostock to Helsinki is a bus with an average price of €155.

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

A bus is €99 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Rostock to Helsinki costing on average €254.

A bus is €379 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rostock to Helsinki costing on average €534.

The fastest way to travel from Rostock to Helsinki is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 32m.

Other travel options to Helsinki take longer:

Ferry takes on average 31h 59m.

Bus takes on average 32h 50m.

The distance from Rostock to Helsinki is approximately 635 miles (1023 km).
The average frequency per day from Rostock to Helsinki is:
  • Around 49 flights per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.
  • Around 1 ferries per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Rostock to Helsinki:
  • Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Helsinki Vantaa Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Rostock, Central bus station and arrive in Helsinki, Länsiterminaali 2.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Travemünde (Skandinavienkai) and arrive in Helsinki (Katajanokka Terminal).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Rostock to Helsinki, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FINNLINES to go to Helsinki by ferry.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Helsinki by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Rostock to Helsinki often also extend their vacation to go to Tallinn, Rovaniemi, Saint-Petersburg, Stockholm, Turku. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Helsinki and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Helsinki to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Helsinki, explore the Seurasaari Open-Air Museum to see traditional Finnish wooden buildings, visit the Helsinki Zoo on Korkeasaari Island, and wander through the vibrant Design District. Relax in Esplanadi Park or enjoy a Finnish sauna at Löyly. Discover Suomenlinna's historical sea fortress, admire the architecture of Helsinki Cathedral, and visit the unique Temppeliaukio Church. Don't miss the lively Market Square and contemporary art at Kiasma.
Three to four days in Helsinki is typically sufficient to explore its main attractions, experience the local culture, and enjoy the vibrant dining and shopping scenes.

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