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Compare bus, train, and flight for Zurich to Rostock
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Rostock among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $69 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 30m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $69, while a flight costs an average of $138.
Distance: 490 miles (789 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$123 Average price | $138 Average price | $69 Average price Cheapest | $131 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 15m Average total duration 10h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 23h 21m Average total duration 22h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 14m 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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Direct Options | 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 Zurich to Rostock:
A bus is $54 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Rostock costing on average $123 (€100).
A bus is $68 (€55) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Rostock costing on average $138 (€112).
Other travel options to Rostock take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 15m.
Bus takes on average 23h 21m.
Tickets start at around $123 (€100) compared to roughly $131 (€106) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $8 (€6). The journey takes 10h 45m versus 9h 14m 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 Zurich to Rostock
How to get from Zurich to Rostock by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zurich to Rostock is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus9:25 PM24h55Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)10:20 PMRostock, Central bus station$631One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus9:25 PM24h55Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)10:20 PMRostock, Central bus station$631One-way2 transfers
Fastest
EW77634:00 PM1h25Zurich Airport5:25 PMHamburg Airport$2591One-way0 transfers
Other options
TGV 9218+ICE 72 · ICE 152011:34 AM10h24Zurich HB9:58 PMRostock Hbf$1481One-way2 transfers- ICE 108 · ICE 578 · ICE 5889:59 AM10h53Zurich HB8:52 PMRostock Hbf$1481One-way2 transfers
- ICE 108 · ICE 15209:59 AM11h59Zurich HB9:58 PMRostock Hbf$1481One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:05 AM23h10Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)10:15 AMRostock, Central bus station$701One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:20 PM19h50Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)2:10 PMRostock, Central bus station$711One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus3:50 PM20h15Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)12:05 PMRostock, Central bus station$971One-way2 transfers
- U211816:00 AM1h30EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg7:30 AMHamburg Airport$1461One-way0 transfers
- U211837:40 PM1h30EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg9:10 PMHamburg Airport$1791One-way0 transfers
- EW9763 · EW90383:40 PM3h20Zurich Airport7:00 PMHamburg Airport$2161One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Rostock:
A bus is $54 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Rostock costing on average $123 (€100).
A bus is $68 (€55) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Rostock costing on average $138 (€112).
Other travel options to Rostock take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 15m.
Bus takes on average 23h 21m.
- Around 77 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Rostock as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Rostock Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) and arrive in Rostock, Central bus station.
- Travel with Nobless Line, FlixBus to go to Rostock by bus.
- Travel with easyJet, Swiss to go to Rostock by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, SBB, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Rostock by train.
- 9 direct flights per day with easyJet, Swiss.
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