How to travel from Rostock to Bremerhaven, Germany

The distance between Rostock and Bremerhaven is around 319km (198 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Rostock to Bremerhaven 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 BremerhavenRostock if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Hamburg Hbf then Bremen Hbf and then to Bremerhaven Hbf.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €70($70)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Bremen Hauptbahnhof and then to Bremerhaven Hbf.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €18($18)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Bremerhaven.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance350km (218 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rostock and Bremerhaven

There are several options for getting from Rostock to Bremerhaven by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €9 ($9) and will take around 6h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €58 ($58).

The distance between Rostock and Bremerhaven is around 319km (198 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 240km (149 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Rostock and Bremerhaven by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rostock to Bremerhaven is to drive which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €58 ($58).

The cheapest way to travel between Rostock and Bremerhaven, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €9 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rostock and Bremerhaven. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Rostock to Bremerhaven. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hamburg Hbf and Bremen Hbf. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

Deutsche Bahn Regional, Deutsche Bahn, metronom, FlixTrain, NordWestBahn and EVB Elbe-Weser run train services between Rostock and Bremerhaven. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 20m, 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 Rostock and Bremerhaven. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rostock to Bremerhaven. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bremen Hauptbahnhof. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6hrs.

FlixBus, VBN Verkehrsverbund Bremen/Niedersachsen, DB Bus, Usedomer Bäderbahn - UBB and Sindbad run regular bus services between Rostock and Bremerhaven. Buses run twice daily and take around 6hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rostock to Bremerhaven. We recommend that you take the train to Hamburg Hbf then Bremen Hbf and then to Bremerhaven Hbf. instead which will take 4h 20m.

The closest major airport to Bremerhaven is Bremen Airport (BRE) (BRE) which is approximately 57km (35 miles) from Bremerhaven. Hamburg Airport (HAM) (HAM) and Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC) (LBC) 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 Rostock and Bremerhaven. The distance is around 350km (218 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rostock to Bremerhaven is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around €70 ($70).

How do I get from Rostock to Bremerhaven

Compare travel optionsbetween Rostock and Bremerhaven

Transport options from Rostock to Bremerhaven
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
4h 20m
€70($70)
every 4 hours385km (239 miles)
Train via Hamburg Hbf4h 40m
€40($40)
every 4 hours319km (198 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6hrs
€18($18)
twice daily391km (243 miles)
Bus via Hamburg - ZOB6h 15m
€9($9)
once daily354km (220 miles)
Drive
3hrs
€58($58)
on demand350km (218 miles)

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Airports near Bremerhaven

The following major airports near Bremerhaven offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.

BRE
Bremen Airport (BRE)
International Airport
Distance
57km (35 miles) from Bremerhaven
HAM
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
International Airport
Distance
94km (58 miles) from Bremerhaven
LBC
Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
142km (88 miles) from Bremerhaven