How to travel from Dusseldorf to Rostock, Germany

The distance between Dusseldorf and Rostock is around 573km (356 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Dusseldorf to Rostock by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Plane and Train

Fly from Dusseldorf (DUS) to Hamburg (HAM) then take the train to Rostock Hbf.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)
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Train

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

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)

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Bus

Take the bus to Oldenburg(Oldb) ZOB and then to Rostock central bus station.

  • Duration9h 50m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €24($24)
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Drive

Drive to Rostock.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Distance574km (357 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dusseldorf and Rostock

There are several options for getting from Dusseldorf to Rostock by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 9h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €190 ($190).

The distance between Dusseldorf and Rostock is around 573km (356 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 481km (299 miles)

It takes around 5h 30m to get from Dusseldorf and Rostock by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dusseldorf to Rostock is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €190 ($190).

The cheapest way to travel between Dusseldorf and Rostock, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dusseldorf and Rostock. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Dusseldorf and Rostock with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 5h 60m.

Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity, Swiss Railways, Deutsche Bahn Eurocity, Deutsche Bahn Regional and HVV run train services between Dusseldorf and Rostock. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 30m, 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 Dusseldorf and Rostock. It typically takes around 9h 50m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dusseldorf to Rostock. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Oldenburg(Oldb) ZOB. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 9h 50m.

FlixBus-de and FlixBus run regular bus services between Dusseldorf and Rostock. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 9h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dusseldorf to Rostock. We recommend that you fly from Dusseldorf (DUS) to Hamburg (HAM) then take the train to Rostock Hbf. instead which will take 3h 30m.

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 Dusseldorf and Rostock. The distance is around 574km (357 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dusseldorf to Rostock is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around €155 ($155).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dusseldorf and Rostock

Transport options from Dusseldorf to Rostock
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
3h 30m
€190($190)
every 4 hours573km (356 miles)
Fly to Berlin Brandenburg Apt (BER), Train4h 10m
€220($220)
every 4 hours735km (457 miles)
Train and Plane4h 20m
€235($235)
every 4 hours639km (397 miles)
Train to Koeln/Bonn Flughafen, plane4h 55m
€155($155)
every 4 hours771km (479 miles)
Train + 2 similar
5h 30m
€155($155)
every 4 hours626km (389 miles)
Train to Rostock Hbf5h 60m
€140($140)
twice daily619km (385 miles)
Train via Hamburg Hbf6h 10m
€155($155)
twice daily636km (395 miles)
Bus
9h 50m
€24($24)
4 times a week649km (404 miles)
Drive
4h 50m
€76($76)
on demand574km (357 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