There are 5 ways to get from Rostock to Berlin by train, bus, night train, rideshare or car
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Recommended option
Train • 2h 2m
Cheapest option
Rideshare • 2h 37m
3 alternative options
Bus • 2h 45m
Night train • 2h 2m
Drive • 2h 5m
Rostock to Berlin by train
The train journey time between Rostock and Berlin is around 2h 2m and covers a distance of around 220 km. Operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express and Deutsche Bahn Regional, the Rostock to Berlin train service departs from Rostock Hauptbahnhof and arrives in S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof. Typically 146 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rostock to Berlin is to rideshare which costs €7 - €17 and takes 2h 37m.
The quickest way to get from Rostock to Berlin is to train which costs €35 - €60 and takes 2h 2m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rostock central bus station station and arriving at Berlin central bus station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Rostock Hauptbahnhof and arriving at S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 2m.
The distance between Rostock and Berlin is 193 km. The road distance is 220 km.
The best way to get from Rostock to Berlin without a car is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs €35 - €60.
The train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof takes 2h 2m including transfers and departs hourly.
Rostock to Berlin bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rostock central bus station.
Rostock to Berlin train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Rostock Hauptbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Rostock to Berlin is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs €35 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €16 and takes 2h 45m.
- Distance: 193.3 km
- Duration: 2h 2m
What companies run services between Rostock, Germany and Berlin, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express operates a train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof every 4 hours. Tickets cost €40 - €60 and the journey takes 2h 2m. Deutsche Bahn Regional also services this route hourly. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rostock central bus station to Berlin central bus station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €13 - €16 and the journey takes 2h 45m.
German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40 - €60
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
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Deutsche Bahn’s regional network is made up of IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional-Express), RB (Regionalbahn) and S-Bahn trains. Ticket prices are fixed and there’s no seat reservations – just turn up, buy a ticket and jump on the next train. All regional trains depart regularly and connect to local and long-distance services.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 311682904
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Rostock, Hauptbahnhof to S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35 - €50
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regional
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Rostock central bus station to Berlin central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13 - €16
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
Blablacar is a popular ridesharing platform with 70 million users over 22 (mostly European) countries. The basic idea is that you carpool with locals who are already planning to drive your route and have space in their car. With some flexibility, you’ll get to your destination often faster and cheaper than other means. On the website or app, enter your departure and arrival points and your date of travel, sift through the profiles of drivers who’ve posted pre-planned drives and find one whose timing and preferences match yours. Request to join the ride, wait to be accepted, and pay your share of the set price.
Rome2rio's guide to BlaBlaCar
Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Rostock to Berlin
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7 - €17
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
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Rostock to Berlin bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin central bus station.
Rostock to Berlin train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rostock to Berlin is 220 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Rostock to Berlin.
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