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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Rostock is to bus which costs €85 - €140 and takes 16h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Rostock is to fly and train which takes 6h 43m and costs €90 - €480.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Rostock?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Rostock station. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Rostock central bus station via Freiburg and Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Rostock?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Rostock. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Rostock Hauptbahnhof via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.

How far is it from Basel to Rostock?

The distance between Basel and Rostock is 1053 km. The road distance is 916.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Rostock without a car is to train which takes 9h 12m and costs €190 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 9h 12m to get from Basel to Rostock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Rostock bus from?

Basel to Rostock bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Rostock train from?

Basel to Rostock train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train or bus from Basel to Rostock?

The best way to get from Basel to Rostock is to train which takes 9h 12m and costs €190 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €140 and takes 16h 50m.

Where does the Basel to Rostock bus arrive?

Basel to Rostock bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Freiburg station.

Where does the Basel to Rostock train arrive?

Basel to Rostock train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Basel to Rostock?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Rostock is 916 km. It takes approximately 8h 27m to drive from Basel to Rostock.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Rostock?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Rostock?

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Where can I stay near Rostock?

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Basel to Rostock - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Basel to Rostock by train, bus, night train, car, car train, or plane

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 Basel SBB to Hamburg Hbftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Rostock Hauptbahnhoftrain 33 / ...
9h 12m
€193–514
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Freiburgbus
2. Take the bus from Freiburg to Hamburg central bus stationbus
3. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Rostock central bus stationbus
16h 50m
€86–132
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Basel Sbb to Hamburg Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Schwarzenbek to Rostock Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
13h 34m
€92–334
Drive 916.2 km
1. Drive from Basel to Rostockcar 916.2 km
8h 27m
€164–237
Car train, drive
1. Take the cartrain from Lörrach Hbf to Lüneburgcartrain
2. Drive from Lüneburg to Rostockcar
12h 10m
€127–163
Fly Basel to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane BSL - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Rostock Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 43m
€91–478
Fly Basel to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane BSL - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Rostock Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 18m
€93–314
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane ZRH - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Rostock Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 52m
€149–474
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane ZRH - BER
3. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Rostock Hauptbahnhoftrain
8h 27m
€126–340
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Hannover Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane ZRH - HAJ
3. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Rostock Hauptbahnhoftrain
9h 27m
€226–655

Basel to Rostock by train

111Weekly Trains

9h 12mAverage Duration

€193Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,052.6 km
Duration: 9h 12m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Rostock, Germany?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Rostock Hauptbahnhof via Hamburg Hbf in around 9h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Rostock central bus station via Freiburg and Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof in around 16h 50m.

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