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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Rostock is to bus which costs €45 - €110 and takes 16h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Rostock is to fly and train which takes 6h 43m and costs €95 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Rostock?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Rostock station. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Rostock central bus station via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Rostock?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Rostock. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Rostock Hauptbahnhof via Basel SBB, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, Lueneburg and Büchen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 27m.

How far is it from Zurich to Rostock?

The distance between Zurich and Rostock is 930 km. The road distance is 959.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Rostock without a car is to train which takes 12h 27m and costs €95 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Zurich to Rostock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Rostock bus from?

Zurich to Rostock bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Rostock train from?

Zurich to Rostock train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Rostock?

The best way to get from Zurich to Rostock is to train which takes 12h 27m and costs €95 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €110 and takes 16h 10m.

Where does the Zurich to Rostock bus arrive?

Zurich to Rostock bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Zurich to Rostock train arrive?

Zurich to Rostock train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Rostock?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Rostock is 960 km. It takes approximately 9h 42m to drive from Zurich to Rostock.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Rostock?

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Zurich to Rostock - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 10 ways to get from Zurich to Rostock by plane, train, bus, night train, car, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Zurich Airport to Hamburg Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane ZRH - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Rostock Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 43m
€95–247
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus 234 / ...
2. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Rostock central bus stationbus N160 / ...
16h 10m
€49–101
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Lüneburgtrain 25 / ...
4. Take the train from Büchen to Rostock Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
12h 27m
€97–257
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Zuerich Hb to Hamburg Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Rostock Hauptbahnhoftrain 33 / ...
13h 22m
€101–329
Fly Zurich Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane ZRH - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Rostock Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 15m
€67–193
Train to Basel, fly to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane BSL - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Rostock Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 47m
€80–306
Train, train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Singentrain
2. Take the train from Singen to Böblingentrain
3. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane STR - HAM
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Rostock Hauptbahnhoftrain
8h 39m
€153–372
Night train, train via Bergedorf
1. Take the night train from Zürich HB to Hamburg-Altonanighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Bergedorf to Rostock Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
15h 13m
€314–558
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Zurich to Würzburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Würzburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hamburg Hbf to Rostockcar
8h 12m
€177–243
Drive 959.7 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Rostockcar 959.7 km
9h 42m
€163–236

Zurich to Rostock by train

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12h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 929.8 km
Duration: 6h 43m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Rostock, Germany?

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Rostock Hauptbahnhof via Basel SBB, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, Lueneburg, Buechen, and Büchen in around 12h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Rostock central bus station via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof in around 16h 10m.

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