There are 4 ways to get from Rostock to Varel by train, bus, or car
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Train via Hamburg
best- Take the train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain 25 / ...
- Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain 43 / ...
- Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbftrain Rs3
4h 20m€80–388Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rostock central bus station to Oldenburg central bus stationbus N1386 / ...
7h 3m€41–92Drive 364.6 km
- Drive from Rostock to Varelcar 364.6 km
3h 13m€53–76Train
- Take the train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Bremen Hbftrain 33
- Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Varel Bahnhoftrain Rs3
5h 5m€93–348
Rostock to Varel by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rostock to Varel is to bus which costs €40 - €95 and takes 7h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Rostock to Varel is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Rostock station to Varel station. However, there are services departing from Rostock central bus station and arriving at Oldenburg central bus station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Rostock to Varel. However, there are services departing from Rostock Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Varel Bahnhof via Hamburg Hbf, Bremen Hbf and Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
The distance between Rostock and Varel is 398 km. The road distance is 364.6 km.
The best way to get from Rostock to Varel without a car is to train via Hamburg which takes 4h 20m and costs €75 - €390.
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Rostock to Varel, including transfers.
Rostock to Varel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rostock central bus station.
Rostock to Varel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Rostock Hauptbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Rostock to Varel is to train via Hamburg which takes 4h 20m and costs €75 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €95 and takes 7h 3m.
What companies run services between Rostock, Germany and Varel, Germany?
You can take a train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Varel Bahnhof via Hamburg Hbf, Bremen Hbf, and Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf in around 4h 20m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rostock central bus station to Oldenburg central bus station twice daily. Tickets cost €26–45 and the journey takes 6h 15m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–150
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–85
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Bremen Hbf to Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Bremen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–230
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Rostock central bus station to Oldenburg central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Rostock to Varel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Oldenburg central bus station.
Rostock to Varel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rostock to Varel is 365 km. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Rostock to Varel.
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