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.
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 Rostock → Dusseldorf if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Dusseldorf (DUS) to Hamburg (HAM) then take the train to Rostock Hbf.
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Take the train to Hamburg Hbf and then to Rostock Hbf.
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Take the bus to Oldenburg(Oldb) ZOB and then to Rostock central bus station.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 3 similar | 3h 30m | €190($190) | every 4 hours | 573km (356 miles) |
Fly to Berlin Brandenburg Apt (BER), Train | 4h 10m | €220($220) | every 4 hours | 735km (457 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 20m | €235($235) | every 4 hours | 639km (397 miles) |
Train to Koeln/Bonn Flughafen, plane | 4h 55m | €155($155) | every 4 hours | 771km (479 miles) |
Train + 2 similar | 5h 30m | €155($155) | every 4 hours | 626km (389 miles) |
Train to Rostock Hbf | 5h 60m | €140($140) | twice daily | 619km (385 miles) |
Train via Hamburg Hbf | 6h 10m | €155($155) | twice daily | 636km (395 miles) |
Bus | 9h 50m | €24($24) | 4 times a week | 649km (404 miles) |
Drive | 4h 50m | €76($76) | on demand | 574km (357 miles) |
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The following major airports near Rostock offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.