There are 4 ways to get from Rostock to Copenhagen by bus, train, car, car ferry or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Bus • 5h 20m
3 alternative options
Train • 7h 50m
Drive, car ferry • 11h 17m
Train, fly • 4h 41m
Rostock to Copenhagen by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rostock to Copenhagen is to bus which costs €18 - €26 and takes 5h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Rostock to Copenhagen is to train and fly which takes 4h 41m and costs €90 - €380.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rostock central bus station station and arriving at Copenhagen central train station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Rostock to Copenhagen. However, there are services departing from Rostock Hauptbahnhof and arriving at København H via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.
The distance between Rostock and Copenhagen is 214 km.
The best way to get from Rostock to Copenhagen without a car is to bus which takes 5h 20m and costs €18 - €26.
The bus from Rostock central bus station to Copenhagen central train station takes 5h 20m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Rostock to Copenhagen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rostock central bus station.
Rostock to Copenhagen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Rostock Hauptbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Rostock to Copenhagen is to bus which takes 5h 20m and costs €18 - €26. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €75 - €120 and takes 7h 50m.
- Distance: 214.1 km
- Duration: 5h 20m
What companies run services between Rostock, Germany and Copenhagen, Denmark?
FlixBus operates a bus from Rostock central bus station to Copenhagen central train station 3 times a day. Tickets cost 130 kr - 190 kr and the journey takes 5h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rostock to Copenhagen via Hamburg Hbf in around 7h 50m.
- Website
- flysas.com
Flights from Hamburg to Copenhagen
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 600 kr - 3700 kr
German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 320 kr - 360 kr
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
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Deutsche Bahn’s regional network is made up of IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional-Express), RB (Regionalbahn) and S-Bahn trains. Ticket prices are fixed and there’s no seat reservations – just turn up, buy a ticket and jump on the next train. All regional trains depart regularly and connect to local and long-distance services.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- 230 kr - 320 kr
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
Deutsche Bahn’s EuroCity (EC) trains connect German cities to major cities in neighbouring European countries, and are operated in conjunction with their national train company. All EC trains offer First and Standard class; cars are air-conditioned and food and drinks are available onboard. Tickets can be booked up to 180 days in advance of travel. Seat reservations are not compulsory but are recommended for popular routes.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Hamburg Hbf to København H
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 340 kr - 470 kr
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Rostock central bus station to Copenhagen central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 130 kr - 190 kr
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- +358 9 231 43100
- passenger@finnlines.com
- Website
- finnlines.com
Car ferry from Travemünde 5a to Malmö
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 280 kr - 480 kr
- Website
- https://www.finnlines.com/
- Book at
- https://booking.finnlines.com/en//search
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Rostock to Copenhagen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Copenhagen central train station.
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