How to get to Rostock from Kiel

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Compare train and coach for Kiel to Rostock

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kiel to Rostock among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £34 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 0m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £34, while a train costs an average of £45.

Distance: 133 km

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Driving

£45

Average Price

£34

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Cheapest

£27

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(fuel + tolls)

4h 0m

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Fastest

3h 30m

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30m

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5h 22m

Average total duration

4h 52m

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2h 27m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Kiel to Rostock is a coach with an average price of £34.

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

A coach is £12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kiel to Rostock costing on average £45.

The fastest way to travel from Kiel to Rostock is by train with an average journey time of 4h 0m.

Other travel options to Rostock take longer:

Coach takes on average 5h 22m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Kiel and Rostock including taking a train and coach.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around £45 compared to roughly £27 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£18. The journey takes 3h 30m versus 2h 27m 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.

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from Kiel to Rostock

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • Deutsche Bahn11213 · ICE 1534
    9:373h18
    Kiel Hbf
    12:55Rostock Hbf
    £231One-way
    1 change

Cheapest

  • Deutsche Bahn11213 · ICE 1534
    9:373h18
    Kiel Hbf
    12:55Rostock Hbf
    £231One-way
    1 change

Fastest

  • Deutsche Bahn11213 · ICE 1534
    9:373h18
    Kiel Hbf
    12:55Rostock Hbf
    £231One-way
    1 change

Other options

  • Deutsche Bahn4309+erixx21015
    9:434h07
    Kiel Hbf
    13:50Rostock Hbf
    £311One-way
    1 change
  • Deutsche Bahn4311+erixx21019
    11:434h07
    Kiel Hbf
    15:50Rostock Hbf
    £311One-way
    1 change
  • Deutsche Bahn52891 · Bus RE4 · 13035+erixx21021
    12:434h07
    Kiel Hbf
    16:50Rostock Hbf
    £311One-way
    3 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    15:255h00
    Kiel, ZOB
    20:25Rostock, Central bus station
    £241One-way
    1 change

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FAQs: Kiel 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 Kiel to Rostock.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Kiel and Rostock including taking a train and coach.
The cheapest way to travel from Kiel to Rostock is a coach with an average price of £34.

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

A coach is £12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kiel to Rostock costing on average £45.

The fastest way to travel from Kiel to Rostock is by train with an average journey time of 4h 0m.

Other travel options to Rostock take longer:

Coach takes on average 5h 22m.

The Kiel to Rostock distance is approximately 133 km.
The average frequency per day from Kiel to Rostock is:
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 2 coaches per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Kiel to Rostock:
  • Trains mostly depart from Kiel Hbf and arrive in Rostock Hbf.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Kiel, ZOB and arrive in Rostock, Central bus station.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Gedser and arrive in Rostock Port.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Kiel to Rostock, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with erixx, Deutsche Bahn to go to Rostock by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Rostock by coach.
Omio customers who travel from Kiel to Rostock often also extend their vacation to go to Copenhagen, Berlin, Trelleborg, Malmö, Gedser. 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 Kiel to Rostock, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
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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