How to travel from Rostock to Lübeck

Mon, Jun 22
+ Add return
Travel by bus, train with
Deutsche Bahn
FlixBus
BlaBlaCar
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
1,000+ more
Deutsche Bahn
FlixBus
BlaBlaCar
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
1,000+ more
QR-Code
Scan to get our free app
Use our app to get live travel updates and book mobile tickets for trains, buses, flights, and ferries.
App Store
rate4.9
42K ratings
Google Play
rate4.6
136K reviews

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for Rostock to Lübeck

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rostock to Lübeck among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 34m. 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 $11, and a train costs an average of $16.

Distance: 60 miles (98 km)

Compare train with

Most popular
Train
Bus
Driving

$33

Average price

$15

Average price

Cheapest

$22

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 23m

Average total duration

1h 53m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

2h 4m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 34m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

1h 27m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

-

CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

Most popular train company

FlixBus

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.

The cheapest way to travel from Rostock to Lübeck is a bus with an average price of $15 (€12).

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

A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rostock to Lübeck costing on average $33 (€27).

The fastest way to travel from Rostock to Lübeck is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 34m.

Other travel options to Lübeck take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 53m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Rostock and Lübeck including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Rostock to Lübeck among Omio's users.

Travel options
from Rostock to Lübeck

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:25 AM2h00
    Rostock, Central bus station
    11:25 AMLübeck, Bussteig Beim Retteich
    $101One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:25 AM2h00
    Rostock, Central bus station
    11:25 AMLübeck, Bussteig Beim Retteich
    $101One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:25 AM2h00
    Rostock, Central bus station
    11:25 AMLübeck, Bussteig Beim Retteich
    $101One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche Bahn4310+erixx21120
    12:08 PM2h44
    Rostock Hbf
    2:52 PMLübeck Hbf
    $421One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche Bahn4308+erixx21116
    10:08 AM2h44
    Rostock Hbf
    12:52 PMLübeck Hbf
    $421One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1033 · 11414
    9:04 AM2h48
    Rostock Hbf
    11:52 AMLübeck Hbf
    $481One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:50 PM2h15
    Rostock, Central bus station
    9:05 PMLübeck, Bussteig Beim Retteich
    $101One-way
    0 transfers

Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .

Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights

Compare bus and train prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.

Mon
Jun 22
Tue
Jun 23
Wed
Jun 24
Thu
Jun 25
Fri
Jun 26
Sat
Jun 27
Sun
Jun 28

More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.

Trenitalia
Easyjet
Deutsche Bahn
SNCF

FAQs: Travel from Rostock to Lübeck

Travel to Lübeck 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 Lübeck.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Rostock and Lübeck including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Rostock to Lübeck is a bus with an average price of $15 (€12).

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

A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rostock to Lübeck costing on average $33 (€27).

The fastest way to travel from Rostock to Lübeck is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 34m.

Other travel options to Lübeck take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 53m.

The distance from Rostock to Lübeck is approximately 60 miles (98 km).
The average frequency per day from Rostock to Lübeck is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rostock and Lübeck 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 Lübeck:
  • Trains mostly depart from Rostock Hbf and arrive in Lübeck Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Rostock, Central bus station and arrive in Lübeck, Bussteig Beim Retteich.
  • 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 Lübeck, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Lübeck by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Lübeck by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Rostock to Lübeck with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
Omio customers who travel from Rostock to Lübeck often also extend their vacation to go to Copenhagen, Hamburg, Berlin, Malmö, Szczecin. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lübeck and these popular destinations at a great price.

Travelling from Rostock to Lübeck: related information

Here are some other resources that might have the information you need

HomeTravelTravel to GermanyTravel to LübeckHow to travel from Rostock to Lübeck

The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy

We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.

ios-badge
android-badge
Hand With Phone