How to travel from Trier to Rostock, Germany

The distance between Trier and Rostock is around 768km (477 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 40m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Trier 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.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Luxembourg then fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Hamburg (HAM) then take the train to Rostock Hbf.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €265($265)
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Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

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Train

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

  • Duration8h 20m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Leverkusen Wiesdorf Mitte Bf then Hamburg central bus station and then to Rostock ZOB.

  • Duration12h 55m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €29($29)
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Drive

Drive to Rostock.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Distance768km (477 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Trier and Rostock

There are several options for getting from Trier to Rostock by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €29 ($29) and will take around 12h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €265 ($265).

The distance between Trier and Rostock is around 768km (477 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 611km (380 miles)

It takes around 8h 20m to get from Trier and Rostock by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Trier to Rostock is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx €265 ($265).

The cheapest way to travel between Trier and Rostock, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €29 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Trier and Rostock. It typically takes around 8h 20m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Trier to Rostock. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Koblenz Hauptbahnhof and Hamburg Hbf. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 8h 20m.

Süwex, Deutsche Bahn Regional, Luxembourg Railways (CFL), Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity, Swiss Railways, Deutsche Bahn Eurocity and HVV run train services between Trier and Rostock. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 8h 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 Trier and Rostock. It typically takes around 12h 55m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Trier to Rostock. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Leverkusen Wiesdorf Mitte Bf and Hamburg central bus station. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 12h 55m.

FlixBus-de, FlixBus and Usedomer Bäderbahn - UBB run regular bus services between Trier and Rostock. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 12h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Trier to Rostock. We recommend that you take the train to Luxembourg then fly from Luxembourg (LUX) 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 Trier and Rostock. The distance is around 768km (477 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Trier to Rostock is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 20m and will usually cost around €185 ($185).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Trier and Rostock

Transport options from Trier to Rostock
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
4h 40m
€265($265)
every 4 hours798km (496 miles)
Train to Luxembourg, plane5h 20m
€180($180)
every 4 hours901km (560 miles)
Train to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof, plane5h 55m
€240($240)
every 4 hours860km (534 miles)
Train to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof, plane6h 5m
€235($235)
every 4 hours777km (483 miles)
Train to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof, plane6h 10m
€230($230)
every 4 hours813km (505 miles)
Train + 1 similar
8h 20m
€185($185)
4 times a day859km (534 miles)
Train via Koblenz Hauptbahnhof8h 50m
€160($160)
twice daily859km (534 miles)
Bus
12h 55m
€29($29)
4 times a week852km (530 miles)
Drive
6h 35m
€100($100)
on demand768km (477 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