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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Rostock is to bus via Lviv urban hromada which costs €140 - €210 and takes 2 days 2h.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Rostock is to fly and train which takes 9h 8m and costs €130 - €390.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Rostock?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Rostock station. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at Rostock central bus station via Munich central bus station and Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Rostock?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Rostock. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Rostock Hauptbahnhof via Halkali, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Hbf and S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 8m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Rostock?

The distance between Istanbul and Rostock is 2223 km. The road distance is 2339.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Rostock without a car is to bus and train which takes 31h 56m and costs €220 - €490.

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

It takes approximately 9h 8m to get from Istanbul to Rostock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Rostock bus from?

Istanbul to Rostock bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, depart from Istanbul station.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Rostock train from?

Istanbul to Rostock train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.

Where does the Istanbul to Rostock bus arrive?

Istanbul to Rostock bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, arrive at Munich station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Rostock?

Rostock is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 5:45 PM in Istanbul and 4:45 PM in Rostock.

Where does the Istanbul to Rostock train arrive?

Istanbul to Rostock train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Bucharest station.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Rostock?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Rostock is 2339 km. It takes approximately 23h 1m to drive from Istanbul to Rostock.

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

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Where can I stay near Rostock?

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Istanbul to Rostock - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 11 ways to get from Istanbul to Rostock by plane, train, bus, night train, car, 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.

Fly Istanbul to Hamburg Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane IST - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Rostock Hauptbahnhoftrain
9h 8m
€135–381
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Hamburg Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane SAW - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Rostock Hauptbahnhoftrain
9h 28m
€100–371
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Ingolstadt Hbftrain 29 / ...
3. Take the train from Ingolstadt Hbf to S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhftrain 29 / ...
4. Take the train from S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf to Rostock Hauptbahnhoftrain 17
31h 56m
€220–483
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain
2. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbfnighttrain
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Berlin Gesundbrunnentrain Ice
4. Take the train from S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf to Rostock Hauptbahnhoftrain 17
41h 8m
€302–652
Drive 2,339.5 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Rostockcar 2,339.5 km
23h 1m
€331–478
Fly Istanbul to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane IST - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Rostock Hauptbahnhoftrain
9h 14m
€132–342
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane SAW - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Rostock Hauptbahnhoftrain
9h 39m
€107–332
Fly Istanbul to Hannover Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane IST - HAJ
2. Take the train from Hannover Hbf to Lüneburgtrain
3. Take the train from Büchen to Rostock Hauptbahnhoftrain
11h 57m
€147–491
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus N95 / ...
3. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Rostock central bus stationbus N32 / ...
36h 20m
€137–209
Bus via Lviv urban hromada
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Dvirtsevyi Bus Stationbus Gns-02
2. Take the bus from Lviv to Rostockbus Kyiv-Rostock
2d 2h
€146–204
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Istanbul to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Hamburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hamburg Hbf to Rostockcar
29h 51m
€379–537

Istanbul to Rostock by bus, foot, and train

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31h 56mAverage Duration

€220Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,222.8 km
Duration: 9h 8m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Rostock, Germany?

You can take a bus from Istanbul to Rostock central bus station via Munich central bus station and Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof in around 36h 20m.

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