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 €40 - €100 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 22m and costs €140 - €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 Hilversum and Bergedorf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 47m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Rostock?

The distance between Rotterdam and Rostock is 737 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 which takes 9h 47m and costs €110 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 9h 47m 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 Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Rostock?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Rostock is to train which takes 9h 47m and costs €110 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €100 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 Hilversum station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Rostock?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Rostock is 644 km. It takes approximately 6h 38m to drive from Rotterdam to Rostock.

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

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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 2438+ hotels available in Rostock.

Rotterdam to Rostock - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 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
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Hilversumtrain
2. Take the train from Hilversum to Hamburg-Bergedorftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Bergedorf to Rostock Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
9h 47m
€110–301
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Rostock central bus stationbus N1386
11h 45m
€40–100
Drive 644.3 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Rostockcar 644.3 km
6h 38m
€114–165
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane AMS - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Rostock Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 26m
€133–396
Train via Hamburg
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Amersfoort Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Amersfoort Centraal to Hamburg Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Rostock Hauptbahnhoftrain 33
10h 2m
€65–94
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Bremen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane AMS - BRE
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Rostock Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 22m
€142–507
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane AMS - BER
3. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Rostock Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 8m
€116–362
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane BRU - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Rostock Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 26m
€124–383
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Hannover Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane AMS - HAJ
3. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Lüneburgtrain
4. Take the train from Büchen to Rostock Hauptbahnhoftrain
8h 3m
€193–467

Rotterdam to Rostock by train

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9h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 736.6 km
Duration: 9h 47m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Rostock Hauptbahnhof via Hilversum and Bergedorf in around 9h 47m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Rostock central bus station once daily. Tickets cost €40–100 and the journey takes 11h 45m.

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