How to travel from Berlin to Rostock, Germany

The distance between Berlin and Rostock is around 220km (137 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2hrs.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Berlin to Rostock by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Rostock Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)
Operated byDeutsche Bahn+ 1 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Rostock central bus station.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €15($15)
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Drive

Drive to Rostock.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Distance223km (139 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Berlin and Rostock

There are several options for getting from Berlin to Rostock by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €15 ($15) and will take around 2h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €55 ($55).

The distance between Berlin and Rostock is around 220km (137 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 194km (121 miles)

It takes around 2hrs to get from Berlin and Rostock by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Berlin to Rostock is to take the train which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €55 ($55).

The cheapest way to travel between Berlin and Rostock, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €15 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Berlin and Rostock. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Berlin and Rostock with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 2hrs.

Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regional and ÖBB Intercity run train services between Berlin and Rostock. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Berlin and Rostock. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Berlin and Rostock with no changeovers required. The bus runs hourly and takes 2h 45m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Berlin and Rostock. Buses run hourly and take around 2h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Berlin to Rostock. We recommend that you take the train to Rostock Hauptbahnhof. instead which will take 2hrs.

The closest major airport to Rostock is Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC) (LBC) which is approximately 99km (61 miles) from Rostock. Hamburg Airport (HAM) (HAM) and Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) (BER) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Berlin and Rostock. The distance is around 223km (139 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Berlin to Rostock is to take the train which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around €55 ($55).

How do I get from Berlin to Rostock

Compare travel optionsbetween Berlin and Rostock

Transport options from Berlin to Rostock
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2hrs
€55($55)
every 4 hours220km (137 miles)
Bus
2h 45m
€15($15)
hourly225km (140 miles)
Drive
2h 10m
€30($30)
on demand223km (139 miles)

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Airports near Rostock

The following major airports near Rostock offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.

LBC
Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
99km (61 miles) from Rostock
HAM
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
International Airport
Distance
148km (92 miles) from Rostock
BER
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
International Airport
Distance
213km (132 miles) from Rostock