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

The cheapest way to get from Rostock to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €50 - €90 and takes 11h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rostock to Rotterdam is to train and fly which takes 5h 39m and costs €170 - €550.

Is there a direct bus between Rostock and Rotterdam?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rostock central bus station station and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Rostock and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Rostock to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Rostock Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Hamburg Hbf, Osnabrück Hbf, Hengelo and Gouda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.

How far is it from Rostock to Rotterdam?

The distance between Rostock and Rotterdam is 723 km. The road distance is 643.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Rostock to Rotterdam without a car is to train via Osnabrück which takes 8h 24m and costs €110 - €370.

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

It takes approximately 8h 24m to get from Rostock to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rostock to Rotterdam bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Rostock to Rotterdam train from?

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

Train or bus from Rostock to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Rostock to Rotterdam is to train via Osnabrück which takes 8h 24m and costs €110 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €90 and takes 11h 30m.

Where does the Rostock to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Rostock to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rotterdam Central Station.

Where does the Rostock to Rotterdam train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rostock to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Rostock to Rotterdam is 643 km. It takes approximately 6h 44m to drive from Rostock to Rotterdam.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Rostock to Rotterdam?

Book your Rostock to Rotterdam bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

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Rostock to Rotterdam - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Rostock to Rotterdam by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Osnabrück
best
1. Take the train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain 33 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Osnabrück Hbftrain 43 / ...
3. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Hengelotrain
4. Take the train from Hengelo to Goudatrain
8h 24m
€115–368
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rostock central bus station to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N1386
11h 30m
€50–90
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain 33 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hamburg to Utrecht Centraal stationbus
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
9h 43m
Drive 643.3 km
1. Drive from Rostock to Rotterdamcar 643.3 km
6h 44m
€117–168
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane HAM - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 51m
€156–409
Train
1. Take the train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain 33 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain 43 / ...
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Amersfoort Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Amersfoort Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
8h 45m
Train, train to Bremen Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain
3. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRE - AMS
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 39m
€174–535
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BER - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 22m
€151–429
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane HAM - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
7h 38m
€160–416
Train, train to Hannover Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane HAJ - AMS
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
7h 35m
€243–625

Rostock to Rotterdam by train

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8h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 722.7 km
Duration: 8h 24m

What companies run services between Rostock, Germany and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Rotterdam Centraal via Hamburg Hbf, Osnabrück Hbf, Hengelo, and Gouda in around 8h 24m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rostock central bus station to Rotterdam Central Station once daily. Tickets cost €50–90 and the journey takes 11h 30m.

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