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

The cheapest way to get from Rostock to Varel is to drive which costs €50 - €75 and takes 3h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rostock to Varel is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs €50 - €75.

Is there a direct train between Rostock and Varel?

No, there is no direct train from Rostock to Varel. However, there are services departing from Rostock Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Varel Bahnhof via Hamburg Hbf, Bremen Hbf and Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.

How far is it from Rostock to Varel?

The distance between Rostock and Varel is 383 km. The road distance is 364.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Rostock to Varel without a car is to train via Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf which takes 5h 16m and costs €65 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Rostock to Varel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rostock to Varel train from?

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

Train or bus from Rostock to Varel?

The best way to get from Rostock to Varel is to train via Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf which takes 5h 16m and costs €65 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €70 and takes 7h.

Where does the Rostock to Varel train arrive?

Rostock to Varel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hamburg-Altona station.

Can I drive from Rostock to Varel?

Yes, the driving distance between Rostock to Varel is 365 km. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Rostock to Varel.

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

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Where can I stay near Varel?

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Rostock to Varel - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Rostock to Varel 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 via Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf
best
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 Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbftrain Rs3
5h 16m
€69–154
Drive 364.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Rostock to Varelcar 364.6 km
3h 13m
€51–74
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rostock central bus station to Oldenburg central bus stationbus N1386 / ...
7h
€57–67
Train
1. Take the train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg-Altonatrain 33
2. Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Bremen Hbftrain 43 / ...
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Varel Bahnhoftrain Rs3
5h 55m
€91–123

Rostock to Varel by train

117Weekly Trains

5h 16mAverage Duration

€69Cheapest Price

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Distance: 383.3 km
Duration: 5h 16m

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

You can take a train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Varel Bahnhof via Hamburg Hbf, Bremen Hbf, and Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf in around 5h 16m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rostock central bus station to Oldenburg central bus station twice daily. Tickets cost €28–40 and the journey takes 6h 10m.

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