How to travel from Bremen to Rostock, Germany

The distance between Bremen and Rostock is around 295km (183 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Bremen 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.

👋 Also check out RostockBremen if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Hamburg Hbf and then to Rostock Hbf.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)

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Bus

Take the bus to Rostock central bus station.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €21($21)
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Drive

Drive to Rostock.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Distance295km (183 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bremen and Rostock

There are several options for getting from Bremen to Rostock by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €21 ($21) and will take around 4h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €39 ($39).

The distance between Bremen and Rostock is around 295km (183 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 247km (153 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Bremen and Rostock by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bremen to Rostock is to drive which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €39 ($39).

The cheapest way to travel between Bremen and Rostock, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €21 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bremen and Rostock. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Bremen and Rostock with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 3h 15m.

Deutsche Bahn, metronom, Deutsche Bahn Intercity, Swiss Railways, Deutsche Bahn Eurocity, Deutsche Bahn Regional and HVV run train services between Bremen and Rostock. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 50m, 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 Bremen and Rostock. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Bremen and Rostock with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 4h 55m.

FlixBus and FlixBus-de run regular bus services between Bremen and Rostock. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bremen to Rostock. We recommend that you take the train to Hamburg Hbf and then to Rostock Hbf. instead which will take 2h 50m.

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 Bremen and Rostock. The distance is around 295km (183 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bremen to Rostock is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around €90 ($90).

How do I get from Bremen to Rostock

Compare travel optionsbetween Bremen and Rostock

Transport options from Bremen to Rostock
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 50m
€90($90)
every 4 hours323km (201 miles)
Train to Rostock Hbf3h 15m
€95($95)
twice daily323km (201 miles)
Bus
4h 55m
€21($21)
once daily315km (196 miles)
Drive
2h 35m
€39($39)
on demand295km (183 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