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Compare train and bus for Rostock to Zurich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rostock to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €43. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 11h 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €43, and a train costs an average of €46.
Distance: 490 miles (789 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€106 Average price | €73 Average price Cheapest |
11h 48m Average total duration Fastest 11h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 23h 32m Average total duration 23h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions |
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The best way to travel from Rostock to Zurich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Rostock to Zurich:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rostock to Zurich costing on average $58 (€46).
A bus is $191 (€152) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rostock to Zurich costing on average $245 (€195).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 8m.
Bus takes on average 18h 55m.
- Around 68 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rostock and Zurich as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Rostock, Central bus station and arrive in Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof).
- Trains mostly depart from Rostock Hbf and arrive in Zurich HB.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB Nightjet to go to Zurich by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Zurich by bus.
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