There are 13 ways to get from Southampton to Rostock by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, car train, plane, or car ferry
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Train via Cologne
best- Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Rostock Hauptbahnhoftrain 33 / ...
13h 55m€316–653Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane LHR - HAM
- Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Rostock Hauptbahnhoftrain
8h 22m€104–340Bus, train
- Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 032 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus
- Take the train from Schwarzenbek to Rostock Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
26h 12m€119–178Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Southampton to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Rostockcar
11h 25m€316–413Fly Southampton Airport to Hamburg Airport, train
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane SOU - HAM
- Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Rostock Hauptbahnhoftrain
8h 45m€147–433Train
- Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Eil
- Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Hamburg-Bergedorftrain Ice
- Take the train from Bergedorf to Rostock Hauptbahnhoftrain 33 / ...
15h 22m€297–573Train #2
- Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain
- Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
- Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Hamburg-Bergedorftrain Ice
- Take the train from Bergedorf to Rostock Hauptbahnhoftrain 33 / ...
15h 40m€168–414Bus
- Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 032 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus
- Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Rostock central bus stationbus 032 / ...
26h 45m€124–193Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Southampton to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Rostockcar
12h 33m€212–371Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Barnhamtrain
- Take the train from Barnham to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane LGW - HAM
- Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Rostock Hauptbahnhoftrain
9h 8m€122–409Train to London City Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
- Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane LCY - BER
- Take the train from Flughafen BER to Rostock Hauptbahnhoftrain
8h 57m€196–610Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport, train
- Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain
- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane STN - HAM
- Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Rostock Hauptbahnhoftrain
9h€150–736Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Hannover Airport, train
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane LHR - HAJ
- Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain
- Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Rostock Hauptbahnhoftrain
10h 7m€151–471
Southampton to Rostock by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Rostock is to bus and train which costs €110 - €180 and takes 26h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Southampton to Rostock is to bus and fly and train which takes 8h 22m and costs €100 - €340.
No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Rostock station. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Rostock central bus station via London Victoria and Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Rostock. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Rostock Hauptbahnhof via Waterloo station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 55m.
The distance between Southampton and Rostock is 1378 km.
The best way to get from Southampton to Rostock without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 13h 55m and costs €310 - €700.
It takes approximately 13h 55m to get from Southampton to Rostock, including transfers.
Southampton to Rostock bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.
Southampton to Rostock train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
The best way to get from Southampton to Rostock is to train via Cologne which takes 13h 55m and costs €310 - €700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €120 - €200 and takes 26h 45m.
What companies run services between Southampton, England and Rostock, Germany?
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Rostock Hauptbahnhof via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 13h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Rostock central bus station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof in around 26h 45m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Hamburg Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–250
Flights from London City Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €100–330
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Hannover Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–260
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Southampton Central to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–75
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Southampton Central to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–75
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Southampton Central to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–75
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Southampton Central to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–75
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Southampton Central to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–75
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–26
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–26
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–90
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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More Questions & Answers
Southampton to Rostock bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Rostock is 1h ahead of Southampton. It is currently 1:12 AM in Southampton and 2:12 AM in Rostock.
Southampton to Rostock train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
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