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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 $15 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 $15, 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 | $15 Average price Cheapest | $22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 56m Average total duration 2h 26m 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 |
 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.
Compare ways to travel from Rostock to Lübeck
Compare the available ways to get from Rostock to Lübeck, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Rostock to Lübeck:
A bus is $38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rostock to Lübeck costing on average $53.
Other travel options to Lübeck take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 56m.
Tickets start at around $53 compared to roughly $22 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$30. The journey takes 2h 26m 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.
- FlixBus
6:50 PM 2h15 Rostock, Central bus station 9:05 PM Lübeck, Bussteig Beim Retteich $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
6:50 PM 2h15 Rostock, Central bus station 9:05 PM Lübeck, Bussteig Beim Retteich $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus
9:25 AM 2h00 Rostock, Central bus station 11:25 AM Lübeck, Bussteig Beim Retteich $28 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- 4308 · Bus RE83
10:08 AM 3h07 Rostock Hbf 1:15 PM Lübeck $41 1 One-way 1 transfer - 4306 · Bus RE83
8:08 AM 3h07 Rostock Hbf 11:15 AM Lübeck $68 1 One-way 1 transfer - ICE 1033 · S7 · 11464
9:04 AM 3h20 Rostock Hbf 12:24 PM Lübeck Hbf $84 1 One-way 2 transfers
- 4359 · 13206 · Bus RE4 · Bus RE4
10:34 AM 3h49 Rostock Hbf 2:23 PM Lübeck $30 1 One-way 3 transfers - ICE 1033 · 13204 · Bus RE4 · Bus RE4
9:04 AM 3h19 Rostock Hbf 12:23 PM Lübeck $48 1 One-way 3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Rostock to Lübeck:
A bus is $38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rostock to Lübeck costing on average $53.
Other travel options to Lübeck take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 56m.
- Around 5 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, Regional-Express, Intercity to go to Lübeck by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Lübeck by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Intercity.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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