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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Rostock among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £47 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 21m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £47, while a flight costs an average of £502.
Distance: 496 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
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£82 Average Price | £47 Average Price Cheapest | £502 Average Price | £79 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 1m Average total duration 6h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 22m Average total duration 12h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration Fastest 2h 21m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Cologne to Rostock, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Rostock:
A coach is £36 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Rostock costing on average £82.
A coach is £456 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Rostock costing on average £502.
Other travel options to Rostock take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 1m.
Coach takes on average 13h 22m.
Tickets start at around £82 compared to roughly £79 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£3. The journey takes 6h 31m versus 6h 28m 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.
How to get to Rostock from Cologne by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Cologne to Rostock is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Rostock are Berlin, Gedser, Hamburg, Schwerin and Lübeck. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Rostock on Omio.
Berlin is Germany’s capital, known for its layered history and creative, straightforward character. The Brandenburg Gate, museum collections and traces of the Berlin Wall sit among green spaces, varied districts and a strong nightlife culture.
Hamburg is Germany's great port city, known for its harbour, canals and maritime character. Historic warehouse districts sit alongside modern architecture, while music, nightlife and waterside neighbourhoods give the city an energetic but grounded feel.
Schwerin is known for Schwerin Castle, which stands dramatically on an island among the city's lakes. Its historic centre, gardens and waterside setting give the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern capital a calm, elegant feel.
Lübeck is known for its Hanseatic past, brick Gothic churches and marzipan tradition. Its UNESCO-listed old town, set between waterways, feels historic, compact and quietly maritime.
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This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Rostock:
A coach is £36 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Rostock costing on average £82.
A coach is £456 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Rostock costing on average £502.
Other travel options to Rostock take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 1m.
Coach takes on average 13h 22m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Rostock as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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