How to travel from Munster to Rostock, Germany

The distance between Munster and Rostock is around 454km (282 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 50m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Munster 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 RostockMunster if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

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

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)

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Plane and Train

Fly from Muenster (FMO) to Berlin Brandenburg Apt (BER) then take the train to Rostock Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €225($225)
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Bus

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

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €24($24)
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Drive

Drive to Rostock.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Distance454km (282 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Munster and Rostock

There are several options for getting from Munster 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 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €60 ($60).

The distance between Munster and Rostock is around 454km (282 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 383km (238 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Munster and Rostock by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Munster to Rostock is to drive which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €60 ($60).

The cheapest way to travel between Munster 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 Munster and Rostock. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Munster and Rostock with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 4h 35m.

Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity, Swiss Railways, Deutsche Bahn Eurocity, Deutsche Bahn Regional and HVV run train services between Munster and Rostock. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 10m, 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 Munster and Rostock. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Munster 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 8hrs.

FlixBus-de and FlixBus run regular bus services between Munster and Rostock. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 8hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Munster to Rostock. We recommend that you take the train to D-Flughafen Bf then fly from Dusseldorf (DUS) to Hamburg (HAM) then take the train to Rostock Hbf. instead which will take 4h 40m.

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 Munster and Rostock. The distance is around 454km (282 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Munster to Rostock is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around €130 ($130).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Munster and Rostock

Transport options from Munster to Rostock
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 2 similar
4h 10m
€130($130)
every 4 hours494km (307 miles)
Train via Hamburg Hbf4h 25m
€130($130)
twice daily494km (307 miles)
Train to Rostock Hbf4h 35m
€120($120)
twice daily494km (307 miles)
Plane and Train + 1 similar
4h 25m
€225($225)
every 4 hours668km (415 miles)
Train and Plane4h 40m
€215($215)
every 4 hours691km (430 miles)
Bus
8hrs
€24($24)
4 times a week525km (326 miles)
Drive
3h 50m
€60($60)
on demand454km (282 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