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

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Rostock is to bus and train via Berlin which costs €70 - €170 and takes 20h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riga to Rostock is to fly and train which takes 7h 17m and costs €100 - €260.

Is there a direct train between Riga and Rostock?

No, there is no direct train from Riga to Rostock. However, there are services departing from Riga-Pasazieru and arriving at Rostock Hauptbahnhof via Kaisiadorys, Trakiszki, Warszawa Centralna and S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 50m.

How far is it from Riga to Rostock?

The distance between Riga and Rostock is 1189 km. The road distance is 1133 km.

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

The best way to get from Riga to Rostock without a car is to train which takes 20h 50m and costs €130 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Riga to Rostock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riga to Rostock train from?

Riga to Rostock train services, operated by LTG Link, depart from Riga-Pasazieru station.

What is the time difference between Riga and Rostock?

Rostock is 1h behind Riga. It is currently 1:24 PM in Riga and 12:24 PM in Rostock.

Where does the Riga to Rostock train arrive?

Riga to Rostock train services, operated by LTG Link, arrive at Kaisiadorys station.

Can I drive from Riga to Rostock?

Yes, the driving distance between Riga to Rostock is 1133 km. It takes approximately 14h 37m to drive from Riga to Rostock.

Where can I stay near Rostock?

There are 2701+ hotels available in Rostock.

Riga to Rostock - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and ferry

There are 7 ways to get from Riga to Rostock by plane, train, bus, car, or ferry

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

Fly to Hamburg Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane RIX - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Rostock Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 17m
€104–257
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rīgas SAO to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Rostock Hauptbahnhoftrain 33 / ...
24h 58m
€68–145
Train
1. Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Kaisiadorystrain 892
2. Take the train from Kaisiadorys to Trakiszkitrain
3. Take the train from Trakiszki to Warszawa Centralnatrain Ic
4. Take the train from Warszawa Centralna to Berlin Gesundbrunnentrain Eic
5. Take the train from S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf to Rostock Hauptbahnhoftrain 17
20h 50m
€134–173
Bus, train via Berlin
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus N1324 / ...
2. Take the train from S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf to Rostock Hauptbahnhoftrain 17
20h 51m
€74–166
Drive 1,133 km
1. Drive from Riga to Rostockcar 1,133 km
14h 37m
€174–251
Fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane RIX - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Rostock Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 44m
€85–243
Fly to Copenhagen Airport, bus, ferry
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)plane RIX - CPH
2. Take the bus from Copenhagen Airport to Gedserbus
3. Take the ferry from Gedser to Rostock Portferry
11h 51m
€103–271

Riga to Rostock by train

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20h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,189.3 km
Duration: 7h 17m

What companies run services between Riga, Latvia and Rostock, Germany?

You can take a train from Riga-Pasazieru to Rostock Hauptbahnhof via Kaisiadorys, Trakiszki, Warszawa Centralna, Berlin Gesundbrunnen, and S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf in around 20h 50m.

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