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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Rostock is to bus which costs €55 - €80 and takes 11h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Rostock is to train and fly which takes 6h 19m and costs €160 - €550.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Rostock?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rotterdam Central Station station and arriving at Rostock central bus station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Rostock?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Rostock. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Rostock Hauptbahnhof via Gouda, Hengelo, Osnabrück Hbf and Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Rostock?

The distance between Rotterdam and Rostock is 726 km. The road distance is 644.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Rostock without a car is to train via Osnabrück which takes 8h 51m and costs €95 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 8h 51m to get from Rotterdam to Rostock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Rostock bus from?

Rotterdam to Rostock bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Rostock train from?

Rotterdam to Rostock train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Gouda station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Rostock?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Rostock is to train via Osnabrück which takes 8h 51m and costs €95 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €80 and takes 11h 45m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Rostock bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Rostock bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rostock central bus station.

Where does the Rotterdam to Rostock train arrive?

Rotterdam to Rostock train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Hengelo station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Rostock?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Rostock is 644 km. It takes approximately 6h 36m to drive from Rotterdam to Rostock.

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

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

Where can I stay near Rostock?

There are 2455+ hotels available in Rostock.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Rotterdam to Rostock 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 via Osnabrück
best
1. Take the train from Gouda to Hengelo
2. Take the train from Hengelo to Osnabrück Hbf
3. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Hamburg Hbf43 / ...
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Rostock Hauptbahnhof33 / ...
8h 51m
€96–246
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Rostock central bus stationN1386
11h 45m
€55–80
Drive 644.3 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Rostock644.3 km
6h 36m
€113–163
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)AMS - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Rostock Hauptbahnhof
6h 24m
€133–376
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Amersfoort Centraal
2. Take the train from Amersfoort Centraal to Hamburg-BergedorfIce
3. Take the train from Bergedorf to Rostock HauptbahnhofRe1
9h 45m
€110–290
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam, Kralingse Zoom to Utrecht, CS Jaarbeurszijde388
2. Take the bus from Utrecht to Hamburg - Bus Station
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Rostock Hauptbahnhof33 / ...
13h 14m
€68–132
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Bremen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bremen Airport (BRE)AMS - BRE
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Rostock Hauptbahnhof
6h 19m
€160–507
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)AMS - BER
3. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Rostock Hauptbahnhof
7h 8m
€120–352
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraal
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)BRU - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Rostock Hauptbahnhof
7h 25m
€129–364
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Hannover Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)AMS - HAJ
3. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Lüneburg
4. Take the train from Büchen to Rostock Hauptbahnhof
8h 12m
€193–462

Rotterdam to Rostock by train

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8h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 726.3 km
Duration: 8h 51m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Rostock Hauptbahnhof via Gouda, Hengelo, Osnabrück Hbf, and Hamburg Hbf in around 8h 51m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Rostock central bus station once daily. Tickets cost €55–80 and the journey takes 11h 45m.

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