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

The cheapest way to get from Rostock to Altona is to rideshare which costs €6 - €14 and takes 2h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rostock to Altona is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs €25 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Rostock and Altona?

No, there is no direct bus from Rostock station to Altona. However, there are services departing from Rostock central bus station and arriving at Rathaus Altona via Hauptbahnhof/ZOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Rostock and Altona?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Rostock Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Hamburg-Altona. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 4m.

How far is it from Rostock to Altona?

The distance between Rostock and Altona is 215 km. The road distance is 185.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Rostock to Altona without a car is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs €44 - €49.

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

The train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg-Altona takes 2h 4m including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Rostock to Altona bus from?

Rostock to Altona bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rostock central bus station.

Where do I catch the Rostock to Altona train from?

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

Train or bus from Rostock to Altona?

The best way to get from Rostock to Altona is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs €44 - €49. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €12 - €35 and takes 3h 45m.

Where does the Rostock to Altona bus arrive?

Rostock to Altona bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Rostock to Altona train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rostock to Altona?

Yes, the driving distance between Rostock to Altona is 186 km. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Rostock to Altona.

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

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Where can I stay near Altona?

There are 1623+ hotels available in Altona.

Can I share a ride from Rostock to Altona?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Rostock and Altona. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Rostock to Altona - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and rideshare

There are 5 ways to get from Rostock to Altona by train, bus, car, or rideshare

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 Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg-Altonatrain 33
2h 4m
€44–49
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Rostock to Hamburgrideshare 181.1 km
2h 9m
€6–14
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rostock central bus station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N1386 / ...
3h 45m
€12–32
Drive 185.6 km
1. Drive from Rostock to Altonacar 185.6 km
1h 44m
€26–38
Train via Hamburg Hbf
1. Take the train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain 33 / ...
2h 51m
€30–75

Rostock to Altona by train

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2h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 215 km
Duration: 2h 4m

What companies run services between Rostock, Germany and Altona, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg-Altona 4 times a day. Tickets cost €44–49 and the journey takes 2h 4m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rostock central bus station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof twice daily. Tickets cost €10–28 and the journey takes 3h 15m.

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