There are 4 ways to get from Rostock to Berlin by train, bus, rideshare or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rostock to Berlin is to rideshare which costs 6€ - 16€ and takes 2 h 37 min.
The quickest way to get from Rostock to Berlin is to drive which takes 2 h 5 min and costs 25€ - 40€.
The distance between Rostock and Berlin is 193 km. The road distance is 227 km.
The train from Rostock Hbf to Berlin Gesundbrunnen takes 2 h 38 min including transfers and departs every three hours.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rostock, Rostock central bus station and arriving at Berlin, Berlin Alexanderplatz. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2 h 50 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Rostock Hbf and arriving at Berlin Gesundbrunnen. Services depart every three hours, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 2 h 38 min.
What companies run services between Rostock, Germany and Berlin, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn operates a train from Rostock to Berlin every 3 hours. Tickets cost $45 - $70 and the journey takes 2 h 38 min. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rostock to Berlin every 3 hours. Tickets cost $13 - $22 and the journey takes 2 h 50 min.
Deutsche Bahn is the German railway company, and the largest railway operator and infrastructure owner in Europe. Based in Berlin, Deutsche Bahn was founded in 1994, and 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.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Rostock Hbf to Berlin Gesundbrunnen
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $45 - $70
- Website
- bahn.de
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves over 1400 destinations, in 26 countries including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands, Croatia, Spain, and across Scandinavia and central and eastern Europe. Founded in 2012, Flixbus’ extensive network connects cities with approximately 200,000 trips, with buses often departing every 30 minutes. One of the most affordable ways to get around Europe (and expanding soon into the US), a Flixbus journey is cost-effective, well-connected, comfortable and safe.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Rostock, Rostock central bus station to Berlin, Berlin Alexanderplatz
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $13 - $22
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
A ridesharing platform with 40 million users, Blablacar gives you access to destinations without worrying about on-the-road chaos. 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 be accepted, and pay your share of the set price.
Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Rostock to Berlin
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8 - $19
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
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