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 €55 - €80 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 6h 27m and costs €110 - €370.

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-Bergedorf and Amersfoort Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.

How far is it from Rostock to Rotterdam?

The distance between Rostock and Rotterdam is 736 km. The road distance is 643.5 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 which takes 9h 13m and costs €110 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 9h 13m 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 Regio (DB Regional), depart from Rostock Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Rostock to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Rostock to Rotterdam is to train which takes 9h 13m and costs €110 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €80 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 Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Bergedorf station.

Can I drive from Rostock to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Rostock to Rotterdam is 644 km. It takes approximately 6h 44m to drive from Rostock to Rotterdam.

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?

There are 822+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

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

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 Bergedorftrain Re1
2. Take the train from Hamburg-Bergedorf to Amersfoort Centraaltrain Ice
3. Take the train from Amersfoort Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
9h 13m
€111–314
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rostock central bus station to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N1386
11h 30m
€55–80
Drive 643.5 km
1. Drive from Rostock to Rotterdamcar 643.5 km
6h 44m
€115–166
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 to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 46m
€132–398
Train via Osnabrück
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
9h 15m
€96–241
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain 33 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hamburg - Bus Station to Utrechtbus
3. Take the bus from Utrecht, CS Jaarbeurszijde to Rotterdam, Metro Capelsebrugbus 395 / ...
12h 41m
€59–139
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 to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 35m
€146–509
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 to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 27m
€118–363
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 Anvers-Central to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
8h 17m
€130–371
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 Düsseldorf Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
9h
€156–411

Rostock to Rotterdam by train

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9h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 736.5 km
Duration: 9h 13m

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

You can take a train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Rotterdam Centraal via Hamburg-Bergedorf and Amersfoort Centraal in around 9h 13m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rostock central bus station to Rotterdam Central Station once daily. Tickets cost €55–80 and the journey takes 11h 30m.

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