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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 20 Oct
£35
Average ticket price on 20 Oct
£45
Fastest journey on 20 Oct
3 h 53 m
Average journey duration on 20 Oct
4 h 6 m
Trains on 20 Oct
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 £45 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £35.
To travel from Rostock to Szczecin you need to make at least 2 changes.
63907 · ICE 839 · 5355
ICE 1036 · ICE 937 · 5363
63909 · ICE 931 · 5357
ICE 1536 · ICE 933 · 5359
ICE 1534 · 33581 · 5361
ICE 1534 · 33581 · 5361
ICE 1536 · ICE 933 · 5359
ICE 1036 · ICE 937 · 5363
63907 · ICE 839 · 5355
63909 · ICE 931 · 5357Trains from Rostock to Szczecin run on average 11 times per day, taking around 3h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £22 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 2h 48m.
Distance 175 km |
Average train duration 3h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 2h 48m |
First train 3:26 |
Last train 21:26 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 14 days |
The table below shows live departures for Rostock to Szczecin trains for today, Monday 19 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
63933 · 3319 · Bus RB66 | 20:00 Rostock Hbf | 5h33 | 1:33 Szczecin | 2 changes | |
18499 · 33571 · 5351 | 23:00 Rostock Hbf | 7h54 | 6:54 Szczecin Główny | 2 changes | |
3525 · Bus RE5 · 3502 · 5351 | 23:41 Rostock Hbf | 7h13 | 6:54 Szczecin Główny | 3 changes | |
| Tuesday 20 October | |||||
63907 · ICE 839 · 5355 | 6:59 Rostock Hbf | 3h55 | 10:54 Szczecin Główny | 2 changes | |
63909 · ICE 931 · 5357 | 7:57 Rostock Hbf | 4h57 | 12:54 Szczecin Główny | 2 changes | |
ICE 1536 · ICE 933 · 5359 | On time 11:01 Rostock Hbf | 3h53 | 14:54 Szczecin Główny | 2 changes | |
ICE 1534 · 33581 · 5361 | On time 13:01 Rostock Hbf | 3h53 | 16:54 Szczecin Główny | 2 changes | |
ICE 1036 · ICE 937 · 5363 | On time 15:01 Rostock Hbf | 3h53 | 18:54 Szczecin Główny | 2 changes | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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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.
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Szczecin Główny -> Plac Rodła, Szczecin
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 Gumieńce. 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 Holbeinplatz is 2 km from Rostock city centre. Public transport options include:
Rostock Holbeinplatz 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: Bäckerei u. Konditorei Nowak, Little Money, SushideLuxe, Lucullus-Dream
Wi-Fi is available at Rostock Holbeinplatz. ATMs are available at Rostock Holbeinplatz.
Ticket office support is available at Rostock Holbeinplatz. Information desks are available at Rostock Holbeinplatz.
Luggage storage is available at Rostock Holbeinplatz. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Rostock Holbeinplatz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Rostock Holbeinplatz: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rostock Holbeinplatz.
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 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.
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.
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