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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 an average ticket price of $17 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 37m. 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 $17, while a train costs an average of $53.
Distance: 60 miles (98 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$53 Average price | $17 Average price Cheapest | $22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 54m Average total duration 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 37m Average total duration Fastest 2h 7m 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 |
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 Lübeck:
A bus is $36 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rostock to Lübeck costing on average $53 (€43).
Other travel options to Lübeck take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 54m.
Tickets start at around $53 (€43) compared to roughly $22 (€18) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-30.50 (€-24.95). The journey takes 2h 24m versus 1h 27m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Rostock to Lübeck
How to get from Rostock to Lübeck by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rostock to Lübeck is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus9:25 AM2h00Rostock, Central bus station11:25 AMLübeck, Bussteig Beim Retteich$151One-way0 transfers
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- FlixBus9:25 AM2h00Rostock, Central bus station11:25 AMLübeck, Bussteig Beim Retteich$151One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus9:25 AM2h00Rostock, Central bus station11:25 AMLübeck, Bussteig Beim Retteich$151One-way0 transfers
Other options
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2111610:08 AM2h44Rostock Hbf12:52 PMLübeck Hbf$421One-way1 transfer- 4310+2112012:08 PM2h44Rostock Hbf2:52 PMLübeck Hbf$421One-way1 transfer
- 4306+211128:08 AM2h44Rostock Hbf10:52 AMLübeck Hbf$421One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Rostock to Lübeck:
A bus is $28 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rostock to Lübeck costing on average $45 (€37).
Other travel options to Lübeck take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 37m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 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.
- 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.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Lübeck by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Lübeck by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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