How to travel from Oldenburg to Rostock, Germany

The distance between Oldenburg and Rostock is around 339km (211 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 60m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Oldenburg 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 RostockOldenburg if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Bremen Hbf then Hamburg-Harburg and then to Rostock Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €80($80)

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Bus

Take the bus to Rostock ZOB.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €21($21)
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Drive

Drive to Rostock.

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Distance339km (211 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Oldenburg and Rostock

There are several options for getting from Oldenburg to Rostock by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €21 ($21) and will take around 5h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €56 ($56).

The distance between Oldenburg and Rostock is around 339km (211 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 279km (173 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Oldenburg and Rostock by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Oldenburg to Rostock is to drive which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx €56 ($56).

The cheapest way to travel between Oldenburg 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 Oldenburg and Rostock. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Oldenburg to Rostock. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bremen Hbf and Hamburg-Harburg. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.

NordWestBahn, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regional, metronom, Swiss Railways and FlixTrain run train services between Oldenburg and Rostock. Trains depart once daily and will take around 3h 40m, 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 Oldenburg and Rostock. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Oldenburg and Rostock with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 5h 50m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Oldenburg and Rostock. Buses run twice daily and take around 5h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Oldenburg to Rostock. We recommend that you take the train to Bremen Hbf then Hamburg-Harburg and then to Rostock Hauptbahnhof. instead which will take 3h 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 Oldenburg and Rostock. The distance is around 339km (211 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Oldenburg to Rostock is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around €80 ($80).

How do I get from Oldenburg to Rostock

Compare travel optionsbetween Oldenburg and Rostock

Transport options from Oldenburg to Rostock
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 40m
€80($80)
once daily367km (228 miles)
Train via Bremen Hbf4h 10m
€75($75)
every 4 hours367km (228 miles)
Bus
5h 50m
€21($21)
twice daily373km (232 miles)
Drive
2h 60m
€56($56)
on demand339km (211 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