How to get to Rostock from Copenhagen

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Compare train, coach and ferry for Copenhagen to Rostock

Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Copenhagen to Rostock among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £28 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 6h 1m. 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 £28, while a train costs an average of £87.

Distance: 179 km

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£49

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£87

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8h 28m

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Compare ways to travel from Copenhagen to Rostock

Compare the available ways to get from Copenhagen to Rostock, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Copenhagen to Rostock is a coach with an average price of £28.

This is compared to other travel options from Copenhagen to Rostock:

A coach is £22 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Copenhagen to Rostock costing on average £49.

A coach is £60 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Copenhagen to Rostock costing on average £87.

The fastest way to travel from Copenhagen to Rostock is by coach with an average journey time of 6h 1m.

Other travel options to Rostock take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 55m.

Ferry takes on average 8h 28m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Copenhagen and Rostock including taking a train, coach and ferry.

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from Copenhagen to Rostock

How to get to Rostock from Copenhagen by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

ferry

The best way to travel from Copenhagen to Rostock is by taking a ferry because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Stena LineStena Line
    15:155h45
    Port of Trelleborg
    21:00Rostock Port
    £241One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • Stena LineStena Line
    15:155h45
    Port of Trelleborg
    21:00Rostock Port
    £241One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    13:055h15
    København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro
    18:20Rostock, Central bus station
    £391One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnIC 50153 · IC 5763 · 11183 · 4319
    13:4510h05
    Copenhagen Central Station
    23:50Rostock Hbf
    £401One-way
    3 changes
  • Deutsche BahnECE 399 · 4319
    16:227h28
    Copenhagen Central Station
    23:50Rostock Hbf
    £561One-way
    1 change
  • Deutsche BahnIC 50145 · IC 5761 · 11179 · ICE 588
    11:459h07
    Copenhagen Central Station
    20:52Rostock Hbf
    £881One-way
    3 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    22:056h00
    København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro
    4:05Rostock, Central bus station
    £251One-way
    0 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    19:105h50
    København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro
    1:00Rostock, Central bus station
    £291One-way
    0 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:205h20
    København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro
    13:40Rostock, Central bus station
    £321One-way
    0 changes
  • Stena LineStena Line
    23:006h45
    Port of Trelleborg
    5:45Rostock Port
    £271One-way
    0 changes
  • FINNLINESFinnlines
    10:009h15
    Malmö Port
    19:15Travemünde (Skandinavienkai)
    £271One-way
    0 changes
  • Stena LineStena Line
    7:305h45
    Port of Trelleborg
    13:15Rostock Port
    £301One-way
    0 changes

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Best day trips from Rostock by train

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.

A view of Berlin

Day trip from Rostock to Berlin by train

Why visit Berlin for the day?

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.

A view of Hamburg

Day trip from Rostock to Hamburg by train

Why visit Hamburg for the day?

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.

A view of Schwerin

Day trip from Rostock to Schwerin by train

Why visit Schwerin for the day?

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.

A view of Lübeck

Day trip from Rostock to Lübeck by train

Why visit Lübeck for the day?

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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FAQs: Copenhagen to Rostock

Travel to Rostock easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Copenhagen to Rostock.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Copenhagen and Rostock including taking a train, coach and ferry.
The cheapest way to travel from Copenhagen to Rostock is a coach with an average price of £28.

This is compared to other travel options from Copenhagen to Rostock:

A coach is £22 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Copenhagen to Rostock costing on average £49.

A coach is £60 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Copenhagen to Rostock costing on average £87.

The fastest way to travel from Copenhagen to Rostock is by coach with an average journey time of 6h 1m.

Other travel options to Rostock take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 55m.

Ferry takes on average 8h 28m.

The Copenhagen to Rostock distance is approximately 179 km.
The average frequency per day from Copenhagen to Rostock is:
  • Around 7 ferries per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 4 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Copenhagen and Rostock as scheduled services by train, coach and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Copenhagen to Rostock:
  • Trains mostly depart from Copenhagen Central Station and arrive in Rostock Hbf.
  • Coaches mostly depart from København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro and arrive in Rostock, Central bus station.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Port of Trelleborg and arrive in Rostock Port.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Copenhagen to Rostock, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Rostock by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Infobus to go to Rostock by coach.
  • Travel with Stena Line, TT Line, TT-Line , FINNLINES to go to Rostock by ferry.
Yes, there are direct services available from Copenhagen to Rostock with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct coaches per day with FlixBus, Infobus.
  • 7 direct ferries per day with Stena Line, TT Line, TT-Line , FINNLINES.
Omio customers who travel from Copenhagen to Rostock often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Trelleborg, Malmö, Gedser, Hamburg. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Rostock and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Copenhagen to Rostock, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and ferry.
In Rostock, you can explore the botanical garden at Rostock Zoo for a peaceful retreat among diverse plant species, enjoy a day at Warnemünde Beach for sunbathing and water sports, or stroll along Kröpeliner Straße, a lively shopping street. Visit the Rostock Art Museum for contemporary and classical art, and take a harbour cruise from Rostock City Harbour to soak in the city's maritime charm. Don't miss St. Mary's Church with its renowned astronomical clock, the picturesque Warnemünde Beach with its lighthouse, Kröpeliner Tor, a medieval city gate, and Rostock City Harbour with its scenic views and dining options.
To explore Rostock's historic architecture, the seaside Warnemünde district, and cultural attractions, 2 to 3 days are generally sufficient.

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