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Compare train and bus for Rostock to Kiel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rostock to Kiel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a train costs an average of $28.
Distance: 82 miles (133 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$42 Average price | $37 Average price Cheapest | $36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 38m Average total duration 3h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Kiel:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rostock to Kiel costing on average $42 (€34).
Other travel options to Kiel take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 8m.
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How to get from Rostock to Kiel by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rostock to Kiel is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:50 PM6h30Rostock11:20 PMKiel$651One-way0 transfers
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- 4:50 PM6h30Rostock11:20 PMKiel$651One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 4:50 PM6h30Rostock11:20 PMKiel$651One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Rostock to Kiel:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rostock to Kiel costing on average $42 (€34).
Other travel options to Kiel take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 8m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rostock and Kiel as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Rostock Hbf and arrive in Kiel Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Rostock, Central bus station and arrive in Kiel, ZOB.
- Ferries mostly depart from Rødby and arrive in Puttgarden.
- Travel with erixx, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Kiel by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Kiel by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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