The cheapest and fastest trains from Copenhagen to Rostock
Cheapest price
£72
Average price
£80
Fastest journey
7 h 28 m
Average duration
8 h 22 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
179 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Copenhagen to Rostock is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Copenhagen to Rostock will cost around £80 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £72.
Of the 5 trains that leave Copenhagen for Rostock every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 179 km distance in an average of 8 h 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 28 m .
The slowest trains will take 9 h 2 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Travel Information
Compare train, coach and ferry for Copenhagen to Rostock
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Copenhagen to Rostock among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 4h 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, and a train costs an average of £43.
Distance: 179 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Ferry |
|---|---|---|
£89 Average Price | £27 Average Price Cheapest | £36 Average Price |
7h 48m Average total duration 7h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 25m Average total duration Fastest 4h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 23m Average total duration 7h 23m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Copenhagen to Rostock train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EC 393 · RE 11420 · RE 56861 · RE 4313 | On time 07:11 Copenhagen Central Station | 8h39 | 15:50 Rostock Hbf | 3 changes | |
EC 393 · RE 11169+ NBE 82179+ RE 11418 | On time 07:11 Copenhagen Central Station | 7h39 | 14:50 Rostock Hbf | 5 changes | |
IC 50137 · IC 55759 · RE 11175+ NBE 82185 | On time 08:57 Copenhagen Central Station | 8h53 | 17:50 Rostock Hbf | 6 changes | |
EC 395 · RE 11173+ NBE 82183+ RE 11422 | On time 09:11 Copenhagen Central Station | 7h39 | 16:50 Rostock Hbf | 5 changes | |
EC 395 · IC 2264 | On time 09:11 Copenhagen Central Station | 9h15 | 18:26 Rostock Hbf | 1 change | |
EC 395 · RE 11424 · RE 56865 · RE 4315 | On time 09:11 Copenhagen Central Station | 8h39 | 17:50 Rostock Hbf | 3 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Copenhagen to Rostock
Distance 179 km |
Average train duration 7h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price £43 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 7h 28m |
First train 00:09 |
Last train 23:50 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Copenhagen to Rostock trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Copenhagen and Rostock from £18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
FAQs: Copenhagen to Rostock train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Copenhagen and Rostock
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park at 4 rue de Compiègne as well as at 112 rue Maubeuge.
- Restaurant Frk. Barners Kælder
- Tivoli Food Hall
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- DKK 5
- Hotel Astoria
- Copenhagen Plaza Hotel
- Hotel Ansgar
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-13 for trains to Sweden, Germany, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: S-train platforms
- Hall 3: Metro connections
- Metro: Line M3, Line M4
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-train: Lines A, B, C, E, H
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours.
- Restaurant Rasoi - Indian Cuisine
- Brasserie Storm
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- DKK 5
- AC Hotel by Marriott Bella Sky Copenhagen
- Crowne Plaza Copenhagen Towers
- Cabinn Metro Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for regional trains
- Hall 2: Metro connections
- Metro: Line M1
- Train: Regional trains
- Bus: Several lines available
- Monday: 06:00 - 20:00
- Tuesday: 06:00 - 20:00
- Wednesday: 06:00 - 20:00
- Thursday: 06:00 - 20:00
- Friday: 06:00 - 20:00
- Saturday: 08:00 - 17:00
- Sunday: 09:00 - 18:00
- Layali Alsham
- Heumond
- Joho-Broiler
- Cafe Kloster
- Hotel Stadthalle
- Hotel Greifennest
- Appartement-Hotel
- Bella Italia
- Schnell-Imbiss
- Boulevard Imbiss
- China Imbiss
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