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 €45 - €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 drive which takes 6h 39m and costs €110 - €170.

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 Amsterdam Centraal and Bergedorf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 28m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Rostock?

The distance between Rotterdam and Rostock is 760 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 10h 28m and costs €110 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 10h 28m 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 10h 28m and costs €110 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €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 Amsterdam Centraal station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Rostock?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Rostock is 644 km. It takes approximately 6h 39m 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 2800+ hotels available in Rostock.

Rotterdam to Rostock - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Rotterdam to Rostock by train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, 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 Amsterdam Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Hamburg-Bergedorftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Bergedorf to Rostock Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
10h 28m
€113–359
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Rostock central bus stationbus N1386
11h 45m
€45–80
Drive 644.3 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Rostockcar 644.3 km
6h 39m
€113–163
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 50m
€121–327
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 bus from Hamburg to Rostockbus
13h 20m
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane AMS - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Rostock Hauptbahnhoftrain
8h 21m
€117–318
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Bremen Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane AMS - BRE
2. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Rostock Hauptbahnhoftrain
8h 14m
€163–409
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane AMS - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Rostock Hauptbahnhoftrain
9h 3m
€122–297

Rotterdam to Rostock by train

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10h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 759.6 km
Duration: 10h 28m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Rostock Hauptbahnhof via Amsterdam Centraal and Bergedorf in around 10h 28m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Rostock central bus station once daily. Tickets cost €45–80 and the journey takes 11h 45m.

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