There are 4 ways to get from Rostock to Stade by train, bus, or car
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- Take the train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg-Harburgtrain 25 / ...
- Take the train from Hamburg-Harburg to Stadetrain Re
3h€49–160Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rostock central bus station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N1386 / ...
6h 30m€19–33Drive 232.6 km
- Drive from Rostock to Stadecar 232.6 km
2h 22m€34–49Train via Hamburg
- Take the train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain 25 / ...
- Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Stadetrain Re
3h 18m€50–158
Rostock to Stade by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rostock to Stade is to bus which costs €19 - €35 and takes 6h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Rostock to Stade is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Rostock station to Stade. However, there are services departing from Rostock central bus station and arriving at Bf. Stade via Hauptbahnhof/ZOB, Bf. Altona and Neuenfelder Damm. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Rostock to Stade. However, there are services departing from Rostock Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Stade via Hamburg-Harburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
The distance between Rostock and Stade is 258 km. The road distance is 232.6 km.
The best way to get from Rostock to Stade without a car is to train which takes 3h and costs €45 - €160.
It takes approximately 3h to get from Rostock to Stade, including transfers.
Rostock to Stade bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rostock central bus station.
Rostock to Stade train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Rostock Hauptbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Rostock to Stade is to train which takes 3h and costs €45 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €35 and takes 6h 30m.
What companies run services between Rostock, Germany and Stade, Lower Saxony, Germany?
You can take a train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Stade via Hamburg-Harburg in around 3h. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rostock central bus station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof twice daily. Tickets cost €14–24 and the journey takes 3h 15m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg-Harburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–150
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–150
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +49 69 9999 3640
- info@startgmbh.com
- Website
- startgmbh.com
Train from Hamburg-Harburg to Stade
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Schedules at
- startgmbh.com
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Stade
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Schedules at
- startgmbh.com
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Rostock central bus station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14–24
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Rostock to Stade bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.
Rostock to Stade train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hamburg-Harburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rostock to Stade is 233 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Rostock to Stade.
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