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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 $76 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 47m. 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 $76, while a flight costs an average of $562.
Distance: 445 miles (717 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$195 Average price | $76 Average price Cheapest | $562 Average price | $84 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 46m Average total duration 11h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 0m Average total duration 12h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 47m Onboard + 2h 0m 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 | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Rostock:
A bus is $128 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Rostock costing on average $213.
A bus is $508 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Rostock costing on average $592.
Other travel options to Rostock take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 41m.
Bus takes on average 13h 2m.
Tickets start at around $213 compared to roughly $84 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$128. The journey takes 11h 11m 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.
8:00 PM19h00Vienna3:00 PMRostock$551One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
8:00 PM19h00Vienna3:00 PMRostock$551One-way0 transfers
Fastest
9:30 PM17h30Vienna3:00 PMRostock$651One-way0 transfers
Other options
9:00 PM19h00Vienna4:00 PMRostock$651One-way0 transfers
10:30 PM17h30Vienna4:00 PMRostock$911One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Rostock:
A bus is $120 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Rostock costing on average $195.
A bus is $487 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Rostock costing on average $562.
Other travel options to Rostock take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 46m.
Bus takes on average 13h 0m.
- Around 72 flights per day.
- Around 15 buses per day.
- Around 6 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 Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB, EuroNight to go to Rostock by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, Brussels Airlines, Condor Flugdienst, Avion Express Malta, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, British Airways, Sas Airways, CitizenPlane, Swiss, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, KLM, Luxair, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Vueling, GetJet Airlines, ITA, TAP Portugal to go to Rostock by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Rostock by bus.
- 8 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Austrian Airlines, GetJet Airlines.
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