What is the cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Rostock?

The cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Rostock is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 8h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dortmund to Rostock?

The fastest way to get from Dortmund to Rostock is to drive which takes 4h 21m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Dortmund and Rostock?

No, there is no direct bus from Dortmund station to Rostock station. However, there are services departing from Dortmund central bus station and arriving at Rostock central bus station via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Dortmund and Rostock?

No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Rostock. However, there are services departing from Dortmund Hbf and arriving at Rostock Hauptbahnhof via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.

How far is it from Dortmund to Rostock?

The distance between Dortmund and Rostock is 550 km. The road distance is 512.5 km.

How do I travel from Dortmund to Rostock without a car?

The best way to get from Dortmund to Rostock without a car is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs €95 - €420.

How long does it take to get from Dortmund to Rostock?

It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Dortmund to Rostock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dortmund to Rostock bus from?

Dortmund to Rostock bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Dortmund central bus station.

Where do I catch the Dortmund to Rostock train from?

Dortmund to Rostock train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.

Train or bus from Dortmund to Rostock?

The best way to get from Dortmund to Rostock is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs €95 - €420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 8h 4m.

Where does the Dortmund to Rostock bus arrive?

Dortmund to Rostock bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Hamburg station.

Where does the Dortmund to Rostock train arrive?

Dortmund to Rostock train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Dortmund to Rostock?

Yes, the driving distance between Dortmund to Rostock is 512 km. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Dortmund to Rostock.

How do I get a train ticket from Dortmund to Rostock?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 42 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Rostock Hauptbahnhoftrain 33 / ...
5h 23m
€98–414
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Hamburgbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Rostock central bus stationbus N1386 / ...
8h 4m
€39–62
Drive 512.5 km
1. Drive from Dortmund to Rostockcar 512.5 km
4h 21m
€73–106
Train, fly to Hamburg Airport
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane DUS - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Rostock Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 58m
€133–438
Train, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane DUS - BER
3. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Rostock Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 41m
€150–464

Dortmund to Rostock by train

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Distance: 550.1 km
Duration: 5h 23m

What companies run services between Dortmund, Germany and Rostock, Germany?

You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Rostock Hauptbahnhof via Hamburg Hbf in around 5h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dortmund central bus station to Rostock central bus station via Hamburg and Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof in around 8h 4m.

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