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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Rostock is to night train and train which costs €90 - €200 and takes 13h 35m.

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 44m and costs €95 - €330.

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 916.1 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 12m and costs €190 - €460.

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 train from?

Basel to Rostock train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel SBB 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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Where can I stay near Rostock?

There are 2956+ hotels available in Rostock.

Basel to Rostock - 9 ways to travel via train, night train, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Rostock by train, night train, car, plane, or car train

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
€191–460
Night train, train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Basel Sbb to Hamburg Dammtornighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Bergedorf to Rostock Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
13h 35m
€93–193
Drive 916.1 km
1. Drive from Basel to Rostockcar 916.1 km
8h 27m
€160–230
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 44m
€96–323
Train via Kassel
1. Take the train from Basel SBB 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 41m
€189–448
Car train, drive
1. Take the car train from Lörrach Hbf to Lüneburgcartrain
2. Drive from Lüneburg to Rostockcar
12h 10m
€127–163
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 15m
€103–334
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 53m
€143–452
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 24m
€130–403

Basel to Rostock by train

118Weekly Trains

9h 12mAverage Duration

€191Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,052.5 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.

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