How to travel from Rostock to Hagen, Germany

The distance between Rostock and Hagen is around 530km (329 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 25m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Rostock to Hagen 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 HagenRostock if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to Flughafen BER - Terminal 1-2, plane

Take the train to Flughafen BER - Terminal 1-2 then fly from Berlin Brandenburg (BER) to Dusseldorf (DUS) then take the train to Hagen Hbf.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)
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Train

Take the train to Hamburg Hbf then Hannover Hauptbahnhof and then to Hagen Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration6h 5m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
Operated by

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1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Hamburg - ZOB and then to Hagen Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €21($21)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Hagen.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Distance530km (329 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rostock and Hagen

There are several options for getting from Rostock to Hagen by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €21 ($21) and will take around 9hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €88 ($88).

The distance between Rostock and Hagen is around 530km (329 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 437km (271 miles)

It takes around 6h 5m to get from Rostock and Hagen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rostock to Hagen is to drive which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx €88 ($88).

The cheapest way to travel between Rostock and Hagen, 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 Rostock and Hagen. It typically takes around 6h 5m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Rostock to Hagen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hamburg Hbf and Hannover Hauptbahnhof. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 5m.

Deutsche Bahn Regional, Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, metronom and National Express run train services between Rostock and Hagen. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 5m, 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 Hagen. It typically takes around 9hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rostock to Hagen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hamburg - ZOB. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9hrs.

Usedomer Bäderbahn - UBB and FlixBus run regular bus services between Rostock and Hagen. Buses run once daily and take around 9hrs 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 Hagen. We recommend that you take the train to Hamburg Hbf then fly from Hamburg (HAM) to Dusseldorf (DUS) then take the train to Hagen Hbf. instead which will take 4h 50m.

The closest major airport to Hagen is Dortmund Airport (DTM) (DTM) which is approximately 20km (12 miles) from Hagen. Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) (DUS) and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) (CGN) 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 Hagen. The distance is around 530km (329 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rostock to Hagen is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 5m and will usually cost around €130 ($130).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Rostock and Hagen

Transport options from Rostock to Hagen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Flughafen BER - Terminal 1-2, plane + 4 similar
4h 45m
€180($180)
every 2 hours793km (493 miles)
Train and Plane4h 50m
€195($195)
every 4 hours626km (389 miles)
Train to Flughafen BER - Terminal 1-2, plane5hrs
€165($165)
every 2 hours807km (502 miles)
Train to Hamburg Hbf, plane5hrs
€200($200)
every 4 hours670km (416 miles)
Train to Hamburg Hbf, plane5h 45m
€385($385)
every 4 hours870km (541 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 5m
€130($130)
every 4 hours602km (374 miles)
Train via Hamburg Hbf6h 20m
€120($120)
every 4 hours577km (358 miles)
Bus
9hrs
€21($21)
once daily569km (354 miles)
Drive
4h 25m
€88($88)
on demand530km (329 miles)

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Airports near Hagen

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

DTM
Dortmund Airport (DTM)
International Airport
Distance
20km (12 miles) from Hagen
DUS
Düsseldorf Airport (DUS)
International Airport
Distance
50km (31 miles) from Hagen
CGN
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
International Airport
Distance
59km (36 miles) from Hagen