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Muzeum Narodowe w Szczecinie
Major maritime museum with shipping, navigation and regional displays in landmark riverside buildings. Ideal for understanding Szczecin’s port identity.
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£24
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£25
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
3 h 18 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
3 h 20 m
Trains on 05 Sept
5
Distance
175 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rostock to Szczecin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rostock to Szczecin will cost around £25 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £24.
To travel from Rostock to Szczecin you need to make at least 2 changes.
63987 · 3510 · 5359
63985 · 3508 · 5357
63993 · 3516 · 5365
63989 · 3512 · 5361
ICE 1975 · 3514 · 5363
ICE 1975 · 3514 · 5363
63987 · 3510 · 5359
63985 · 3508 · 5357
63993 · 3516 · 5365
63989 · 3512 · 5361Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rostock to Szczecin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 40m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, while a train costs an average of £32.
Distance: 175 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£32 Average Price | £19 Average Price Cheapest | £27 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 40m Average total duration Fastest 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Rostock to Szczecin:
A coach is £13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rostock to Szczecin costing on average £32.
Other travel options to Szczecin take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 30m.
Tickets start at around £32 compared to roughly £27 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-4.34. The journey takes 3h 10m versus 2h 44m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Rostock to Szczecin trains for today, Friday 4 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
63989 · 3512 · 5361 | 13:33 Rostock Hbf | 3h21 | 16:54 Szczecin Główny | 2 changes | |
63991 · 3514 · 5363 | 15:33 Rostock Hbf | 3h21 | 18:54 Szczecin Główny | 2 changes | |
63993 · 3516 · 5365 | 17:33 Rostock Hbf | 3h21 | 20:54 Szczecin Główny | 2 changes | |
| Saturday 5 September | |||||
63985 · 3508 · 5357 | 9:33 Rostock Hbf | 3h21 | 12:54 Szczecin Główny | 2 changes | |
63987 · 3510 · 5359 | 11:33 Rostock Hbf | 3h21 | 14:54 Szczecin Główny | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Rostock to Szczecin run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £23 but you can travel from only £14 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 03:26, the last at 21:26. The fastest train covers the 175 km distance in 3h 18m.
Distance 175 km |
Average train duration 3h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 18m |
First train 3:26 |
Last train 21:26 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Szczecin — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Szczecin trip today.
Major maritime museum with shipping, navigation and regional displays in landmark riverside buildings. Ideal for understanding Szczecin’s port identity.
Contemporary museum focused on twentieth-century and civic history, housed in a striking underground building on Solidarności Square.
Interactive technology museum in a former tram depot, featuring historic vehicles, engineering exhibits and hands-on family displays.
Revived riverside island with boulevards, event spaces and harbour views. Popular for strolls and seeing Szczecin’s changing waterfront.
Large urban park with lawns, rose gardens and broad avenues. A favourite local walking area near major cultural sites and summer events.
Central square framed by the philharmonic and modern museum architecture. A key public space for city walks and contemporary Szczecin landmarks.
A rich fish soup from the Baltic and Oder waters, traditionally made with several fish species. It reflects Szczecin’s long port and fishing heritage.
Paprykarz szczeciński is a spicy rice and fish spread created in Szczecin’s fish-processing industry. It became one of the city’s most recognisable foods.
Fried or baked Baltic herring is a local staple, valued for the region’s maritime traditions and easy access to fresh fish from the coast.
Established restaurant known for Polish dishes and seafood in a refined but relaxed setting near the riverfront.
Popular venue specialising in Polish cooking and fish dishes, with an elegant interior suited to a leisurely dinner.
Casual, established spot for traditional Polish dumplings with a broad choice of fillings and a simple, welcoming atmosphere.
Budget-friendly by Polish city standards: meals, local transport and hotels usually cost less than in Kraków, Gdańsk or Warsaw.
Tipping is appreciated but not required. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for good service; round up taxi fares; cafés usually just round up.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rostock to Szczecin by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Szczecin, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Rostock to Szczecin trains use the Rostock Hbf to Szczecin Główny station pair, with some services arriving at Szczecin, Krzysztofa Kolumba (Dworzec Główny). Use this guide to compare Rostock and Szczecin train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Rostock Hbf is 1 km from Rostock city centre. Public transport options include:
Rostock Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Layali Alsham, Heumond, Joho-Broiler, Cafe Kloster
Wi-Fi is available at Rostock Hbf. ATMs are available at Rostock Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Rostock Hbf. Information desks are available at Rostock Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Rostock Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Rostock Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Rostock Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rostock Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Stadthalle, Hotel Greifennest, Appartement-Hotel.
Rostock-Lichtenhagen is 8 km from Rostock city centre. Public transport options include:
Rostock-Lichtenhagen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Bella Italia, Schnell-Imbiss, Boulevard Imbiss, China Imbiss
Wi-Fi is available at Rostock-Lichtenhagen. ATMs are available at Rostock-Lichtenhagen.
Ticket office support is available at Rostock-Lichtenhagen. Information desks are available at Rostock-Lichtenhagen.
Luggage storage is available at Rostock-Lichtenhagen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Rostock-Lichtenhagen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Rostock-Lichtenhagen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rostock-Lichtenhagen.
Rostock-Lütten Klein is 7 km from Rostock city centre. Public transport options include:
Rostock-Lütten Klein has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Zum Litfass, Eisgarten, Döner- und Grillhaus Pamukkale, Mr. Kebap Grill
Wi-Fi is available at Rostock-Lütten Klein. ATMs are available at Rostock-Lütten Klein.
Ticket office support is available at Rostock-Lütten Klein. Information desks are available at Rostock-Lütten Klein.
Luggage storage is available at Rostock-Lütten Klein. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Rostock-Lütten Klein: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Rostock-Lütten Klein: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rostock-Lütten Klein.
Szczecin Główny is 1 km from Szczecin city centre. Public transport options include:
Szczecin Główny has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restauracja Wyszak, Restauracja Na Kuncu Korytarza
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Szczecin Główny. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Szczecin Główny. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Szczecin Główny: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Szczecin Główny: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Szczecin Główny: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Novotel Szczecin Centrum, Hotel Focus Szczecin, Ibis Szczecin Centrum.
Szczecin, Krzysztofa Kolumba (Dworzec Główny) is 1 km from Szczecin city centre. Public transport options include:
Szczecin, Krzysztofa Kolumba (Dworzec Główny) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafes and quick service restaurants available.
Free Wi-Fi available in the main hall. ATMs are aTM located near main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Szczecin, Krzysztofa Kolumba (Dworzec Główny).
Available at Szczecin, Krzysztofa Kolumba (Dworzec Główny): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Szczecin, Krzysztofa Kolumba (Dworzec Główny): Ramps and elevators available for accessibility.
Szczecin Gumieńce is 5 km from Szczecin city centre. Public transport options include:
Szczecin Gumieńce has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Szczecin Gumieńce.
ATMs are available at Szczecin Gumieńce.
Available at Szczecin Gumieńce: Taxis.
Available at Szczecin Gumieńce: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Szczecin Gumieńce.
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