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 €75 - €120 and takes 16h 25m.

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 40m and costs €75 - €280.

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 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 25m.

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 11m.

How far is it from Basel to Rostock?

The distance between Basel and Rostock is 1052 km. The road distance is 916.1 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 11m and costs €90 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 9h 11m 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 11m and costs €90 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €120 and takes 16h 25m.

Where does the Basel to Rostock bus arrive?

Basel to Rostock bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof 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 26m 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?

Book your Basel to Rostock bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

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 11m
€90–298
Fly Basel to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane BSL - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Rostock Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 12m
€69–219
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N33
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Rostock central bus stationbus N1386 / ...
16h 25m
€75–116
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Basel Sbb to Hamburg Dammtornighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Bergedorf to Rostock Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
13h 32m
€102–316
Drive 916.1 km
1. Drive from Basel to Rostockcar 916.1 km
8h 26m
€159–230
Train via Kassel
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Lüneburgtrain 25 / ...
3. Take the train from Büchen to Rostock Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
10h 32m
€114–245
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Basel to Würzburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Würzburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hamburg Hbf to Rostockcar
7h 49m
€185–254
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 40m
€76–273
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 50m
€118–299
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 22m
€91–235

Basel to Rostock by train

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9h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,052.1 km
Duration: 9h 11m

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 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Rostock central bus station via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof in around 16h 25m.

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