There are 4 ways to get from Stralsund to Ratzeburg 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, bus
best- Take the train from Stralsund Hauptbahnhof to Schwerin Hauptbahnhoftrain 33
- Take the bus from Gadebusch ZOB to Ratzeburg, Marktbus 131
4h 25mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Stralsund to Rostock central bus stationbus 1340
- Take the bus from Rostock central bus station to Lübeck central train stationbus N1386 / ...
5h 44m€21–33Drive 192.8 km
- Drive from Stralsund to Ratzeburgcar 192.8 km
2h 2m€29–41Train
- Take the train from Stralsund Hauptbahnhof to Rostock Hauptbahnhoftrain 33 / ...
- Take the train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Büchentrain Re1
4h 49m€46–174
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Stralsund to Ratzeburg is to bus which costs €21 - €35 and takes 5h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Stralsund to Ratzeburg is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs €28 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Stralsund to Ratzeburg. However, there are services departing from Stralsund and arriving at Ratzeburg, Markt via Rostock central bus station, Lübeck ZOB/Hauptbahnhof and Bf. Ratzeburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Stralsund to Ratzeburg. However, there are services departing from Stralsund Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Ratzeburg via Rostock Hauptbahnhof and Buechen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
The distance between Stralsund and Ratzeburg is 211 km. The road distance is 192.8 km.
The best way to get from Stralsund to Ratzeburg without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 25m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Stralsund to Ratzeburg, including transfers.
Stralsund to Ratzeburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Stralsund station.
Stralsund to Ratzeburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Stralsund Hauptbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Stralsund to Ratzeburg is to bus which takes 5h 44m and costs €21 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €180 and takes 4h 49m.
What companies run services between Stralsund, Germany and Ratzeburg, Germany?
You can take a bus from Stralsund to Ratzeburg, Markt via Rostock central bus station, Lübeck central train station, Lübeck ZOB/Hauptbahnhof, and Bf. Ratzeburg in around 5h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Stralsund Hauptbahnhof to Ratzeburg, Demolierung via Rostock Hauptbahnhof, Buechen, Ratzeburg, and Bf. Ratzeburg in around 4h 49m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Stralsund Hauptbahnhof to Schwerin Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27–60
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Stralsund Hauptbahnhof to Rostock Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–27
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Büchen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €28–60
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +49 30 514 88 88 88
- info@odeg.de
- Website
- ODEG
Train from Stralsund Hauptbahnhof to Rostock Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Schedules at
- ODEG
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Stralsund Hauptbahnhof to Rostock Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11–45
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Büchen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–110
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Phone
- 0800 634 62 87
- info@nahbus.de
- Website
- nahbus.de
Bus from Gadebusch ZOB to Ratzeburg, Markt
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- nahbus.de
- Website
- Nordwestmecklenburg
Bus from Gadebusch ZOB to Ratzeburg, Markt
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Nordwestmecklenburg
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Stralsund to Rostock central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Rostock central bus station to Lübeck central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Stralsund to Ratzeburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rostock central bus station.
Stralsund to Ratzeburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Rostock Hauptbahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stralsund to Ratzeburg is 193 km. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Stralsund to Ratzeburg.
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