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Compare train and bus for Vienna to Rostock
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Rostock among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $64 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 12h 9m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $64, while a train costs an average of $135.
Distance: 445 miles (717 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$135 Average price | $64 Average price Cheapest | $86 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 9m Average total duration Fastest 11h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 20m Average total duration 11h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.8kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Rostock:
A bus is $71 (€58) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Rostock costing on average $135 (€110).
Other travel options to Rostock take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 20m.
Tickets start at around $135 (€110) compared to roughly $86 (€70) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-48.58 (€-39.40). The journey takes 11h 39m versus 9h 28m 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 Vienna to Rostock
How to get from Vienna to Rostock by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Vienna to Rostock is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:30 PM12h55Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)1:25 AMRostock, Central bus station$461One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:30 PM12h55Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)1:25 AMRostock, Central bus station$461One-way1 transfer
Fastest
RJX 260 · RE5 · RE50+
ICE 10086:28 AM11h56Vienna Hbf6:24 PMRostock Hbf$1071One-way3 transfers
Other options
- RJX 260+ICE 680 · ICE 10326:28 AM12h27Vienna Hbf6:55 PMRostock Hbf$1071One-way2 transfers
IC 407+ICE 680 · ICE 10325:39 AM13h16Vienna Hbf6:55 PMRostock Hbf$1071One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus10:55 PM15h15Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz2:10 PMRostock, Central bus station$461One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:45 PM15h20Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz12:05 PMRostock, Central bus station$461One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus9:15 AM16h10Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz1:25 AMRostock, Central bus station$461One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Rostock:
A bus is $71 (€58) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Rostock costing on average $135 (€110).
Other travel options to Rostock take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 20m.
- Around 67 flights per day.
- Around 15 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vienna and Rostock as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Vienna Hbf and arrive in Rostock Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Rostock, Central bus station.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Rostock by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet to go to Rostock by train.
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