How to travel from Lubeck to Rostock, Germany

The distance between Lubeck and Rostock is around 117km (73 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 10m.

3 routes found

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

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

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Train

Take the train to Bad Kleinen Bhf and then to Rostock Hbf.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €42($42)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Rostock central bus station.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €11($11)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Rostock.

  • Duration1h 10m
  • Distance117km (73 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lubeck and Rostock

There are several options for getting from Lubeck to Rostock by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €11 ($11) and will take around 1h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €16 ($16).

The distance between Lubeck and Rostock is around 117km (73 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 98km (61 miles)

It takes around 1h 55m to get from Lubeck and Rostock by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lubeck to Rostock is to drive which takes around 1h 10m and will set you back approx €16 ($16).

The cheapest way to travel between Lubeck and Rostock, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €11 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lubeck and Rostock. It typically takes around 1h 30m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lubeck to Rostock. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bad Kleinen Bhf. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 1h 30m.

Deutsche Bahn Regional, Deutsche Bahn, HVV and Deutsche Bahn Intercity run train services between Lubeck and Rostock. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 1h 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 Lubeck and Rostock. It typically takes around 1h 55m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Lubeck and Rostock with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 1h 55m.

FlixBus and FlixBus-de run regular bus services between Lubeck and Rostock. Buses run once daily and take around 1h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lubeck to Rostock. We recommend that you take the bus to Rostock central bus station. instead which will take 1h 55m.

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 Lubeck and Rostock. The distance is around 117km (73 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lubeck to Rostock is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around €11 ($11).

How do I get from Lubeck to Rostock

Compare travel optionsbetween Lubeck and Rostock

Transport options from Lubeck to Rostock
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 30m
€42($42)
5 times a day132km (82 miles)
Bus
1h 55m
€11($11)
once daily126km (78 miles)
Drive
1h 10m
€16($16)
on demand117km (73 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