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 €60 - €70 and takes 7h 49m.

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 €75 - €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 7h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Dortmund and Rostock?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dortmund Hbf and arriving at Rostock Hauptbahnhof. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 59m.

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 4h 59m and costs €90 - €210.

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

The train from Dortmund Hbf to Rostock Hauptbahnhof takes 4h 59m including transfers and departs twice daily.

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 4h 59m and costs €90 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €70 and takes 7h 49m.

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 Rostock Hauptbahnhof 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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Dortmund to Rostock - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Dortmund to Rostock by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Rostock Hauptbahnhoftrain 33
4h 59m
€90–210
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 / ...
7h 49m
€60–68
Drive 512.5 km
1. Drive from Dortmund to Rostockcar 512.5 km
4h 21m
€76–110
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 52m
€127–469
Train via Hamburg
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Rostock Hauptbahnhoftrain 33 / ...
5h 19m
€93–289
Train via Hamburg #2
1. Take the train from Dortmund Central Station to Hamburg Central Stationtrain Flx20
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Rostock Hauptbahnhoftrain 33 / ...
5h 21m
€62–199
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 42m
€134–400

Dortmund to Rostock by train

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Distance: 550.1 km
Duration: 4h 59m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Dortmund Hbf to Rostock Hauptbahnhof twice daily. Tickets cost €90–210 and the journey takes 4h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dortmund central bus station to Rostock central bus station via Hamburg and Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof in around 7h 49m.

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