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 €50 - €90 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 20m and costs €170 - €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 49m.

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 49m and costs €100 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 8h 49m 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 via Osnabrück which takes 8h 49m and costs €100 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €90 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 40m 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 1414+ 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 Hengelotrain
2. Take the train from Hengelo to Osnabrück Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Rostock Hauptbahnhoftrain 33 / ...
8h 49m
€106–296
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Rostock central bus stationbus N1386
11h 45m
€50–90
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain
2. Take the bus from Utrecht Centraal station to Hamburgbus
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Rostock Hauptbahnhoftrain 33 / ...
10h 19m
Drive 644.3 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Rostockcar 644.3 km
6h 40m
€115–166
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
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 27m
€144–382
Train
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
€100–202
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Bremen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
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 20m
€172–523
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
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 13m
€151–393
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane BRU - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Rostock Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 55m
€155–399
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Hannover Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane AMS - HAJ
3. Take the train from Hannover Hbf to Lüneburgtrain
4. Take the train from Büchen to Rostock Hauptbahnhoftrain
8h 11m
€231–535

Rotterdam to Rostock by train

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8h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 726.1 km
Duration: 8h 49m

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 49m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Rostock central bus station once daily. Tickets cost €50–90 and the journey takes 11h 45m.

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