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Compare train, bus, and flight 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 $56. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 26m. 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 $56, and a train costs an average of $63.
Distance: 490 miles (789 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$147 Average price | $135 Average price | $76 Average price Cheapest | $213 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 58m Average total duration 11h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 22h 39m Average total duration 22h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Rostock to Zurich:
A bus is $59 (€48) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rostock to Zurich costing on average $135 (€111).
A bus is $71 (€58) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rostock to Zurich costing on average $147 (€121).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 28m.
Bus takes on average 22h 9m.
Travel optionsfrom Rostock to Zurich
How to get from Rostock to Zurich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rostock to Zurich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus1:45 PM20h00Rostock, Central bus station9:45 AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)$1161One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus1:45 PM20h00Rostock, Central bus station9:45 AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)$1161One-way2 transfers
Fastest
LX10597:15 PM1h20Hamburg Airport8:35 PMZurich Airport$4341One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:30 PM24h30Rostock, Central bus station9:00 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)$1171One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus1:05 AM19h55Rostock, Central bus station9:00 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)$1181One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus4:45 PM19h55Rostock, Central bus station12:40 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)$1271One-way1 transfer
U211821:10 PM1h30Hamburg Airport2:40 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg$1671One-way0 transfers
U211849:25 PM1h25Hamburg Airport10:50 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg$1811One-way0 transfers
EW77621:50 PM1h25Hamburg Airport3:15 PMZurich Airport$1951One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Rostock to Zurich:
A bus is $59 (€48) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rostock to Zurich costing on average $135 (€111).
A bus is $71 (€58) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rostock to Zurich costing on average $147 (€121).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 28m.
Bus takes on average 22h 9m.
- Around 71 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, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Rostock Hbf and arrive in Zurich HB.
- Buses mostly depart from Rostock, Central bus station and arrive in Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Zurich by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Zurich by train.
- Travel with easyJet to go to Zurich by flight.
- 8 direct flights per day with easyJet.
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