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

The cheapest way to get from Rostock to Dortmund is to train which costs €45 - €120 and takes 5h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rostock to Dortmund is to drive which takes 4h 21m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Rostock and Dortmund?

No, there is no direct bus from Rostock station to Dortmund. However, there are services departing from Rostock central bus station and arriving at Dortmund , Busbahnof Steinstr via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and Hannover Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Rostock and Dortmund?

No, there is no direct train from Rostock to Dortmund. However, there are services departing from Rostock Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Dortmund Hbf via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.

How far is it from Rostock to Dortmund?

The distance between Rostock and Dortmund is 535 km. The road distance is 513.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Rostock to Dortmund without a car is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs €45 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Rostock to Dortmund, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rostock to Dortmund bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Rostock to Dortmund train from?

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

Train or bus from Rostock to Dortmund?

The best way to get from Rostock to Dortmund is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs €45 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €110 and takes 8h 43m.

Where does the Rostock to Dortmund bus arrive?

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

Where does the Rostock to Dortmund train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rostock to Dortmund?

Yes, the driving distance between Rostock to Dortmund is 513 km. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Rostock to Dortmund.

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

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Rostock to Dortmund - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane

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

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Train
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1. Take the train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain 33 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain 43 / ...
5h 56m
€46–114
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rostock central bus station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Hanover central bus stationbus 182 / ...
3. Take the bus from Hannover Hbf to Dortmund , Busbahnof Steinstrbus
8h 43m
€73–104
Drive 513.4 km
1. Drive from Rostock to Dortmundcar 513.4 km
4h 21m
€72–104
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane HAM - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Dortmund Hbftrain
6h 7m
€116–326
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Rostock to Hamburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Göttingencartrain
3. Drive from Göttingen to Dortmundcar
5h 32m
€141–186
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BER - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Dortmund Hbftrain
5h 44m
€102–331
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BER - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain
6h 29m
€94–350

Rostock to Dortmund by train

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5h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 535.2 km
Duration: 5h 56m

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

You can take a train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Dortmund Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 5h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rostock central bus station to Dortmund , Busbahnof Steinstr via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof, Hanover central bus station, and Hannover Hbf in around 8h 43m.

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