What is the cheapest way to get from Assen to Rostock?

The cheapest way to get from Assen to Rostock is to bus which costs €40 - €65 and takes 9h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Assen to Rostock?

The fastest way to get from Assen to Rostock is to drive which takes 4h 47m and costs €80 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Assen and Rostock?

No, there is no direct bus from Assen to Rostock station. However, there are services departing from Assen, Maasstraat and arriving at Rostock central bus station via Groningen central station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Assen and Rostock?

No, there is no direct train from Assen to Rostock. However, there are services departing from Assen and arriving at Rostock Hauptbahnhof via Groningen, Leer(Ostfriesl), Bremen Hbf and Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 7m.

How far is it from Assen to Rostock?

The distance between Assen and Rostock is 509 km. The road distance is 462.2 km.

How do I travel from Assen to Rostock without a car?

The best way to get from Assen to Rostock without a car is to train which takes 9h 7m and costs €70 - €170.

How long does it take to get from Assen to Rostock?

It takes approximately 9h 7m to get from Assen to Rostock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Assen to Rostock bus from?

Assen to Rostock bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Groningen central station.

Where do I catch the Assen to Rostock train from?

Assen to Rostock train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Groningen station.

Train or bus from Assen to Rostock?

The best way to get from Assen to Rostock is to train which takes 9h 7m and costs €70 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 9h 26m.

Where does the Assen to Rostock bus arrive?

Assen to Rostock bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rostock central bus station.

Where does the Assen to Rostock train arrive?

Assen to Rostock train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Leer(Ostfriesl) station.

Can I drive from Assen to Rostock?

Yes, the driving distance between Assen to Rostock is 462 km. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Assen to Rostock.

Where can I stay near Rostock?

There are 2504+ hotels available in Rostock.

Assen to Rostock - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Assen to Rostock by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Groningen to Leer(Ostfriesl)Re
2. Take the train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Bremen Hbf56
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbf42 / ...
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Rostock Hauptbahnhof26
9h 7m
€74–167
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Groningen central station to Rostock central bus stationN1386 / ...
9h 26m
€40–62
Drive 462.2 km
1. Drive from Assen to Rostock462.2 km
4h 47m
€83–119
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Groningen to Hamburg - Bus Station
2. Take the bus from U Steinfurther Allee to Schwerin HauptbahnhofX1
3. Take the train from Wismar Bahnhof to Rostock Hauptbahnhof
10h 58m
€49–79

Assen to Rostock by train

22Weekly Trains

9h 7mAverage Duration

€74Cheapest Price

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Distance: 509.3 km
Duration: 9h 7m

What companies run services between Assen, Netherlands and Rostock, Germany?

You can take a train from Assen to Rostock Hauptbahnhof via Groningen, Leer(Ostfriesl), Bremen Hbf, and Hamburg Hbf in around 9h 7m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Groningen central station to Rostock central bus station twice daily. Tickets cost €35–55 and the journey takes 7h 55m.

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