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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Rostock among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £67 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 34m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £67, while a flight costs an average of £448.
Distance: 789 km
Most popular Train | Flight | Coach | Driving |
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£112 Average Price | £448 Average Price | £67 Average Price Cheapest | £94 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 0m Average total duration 10h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 34m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 18h 58m Average total duration 18h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | 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 Zurich to Rostock, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Rostock:
A coach is £46 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Rostock costing on average £112.
A coach is £381 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Rostock costing on average £448.
Other travel options to Rostock take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 0m.
Coach takes on average 18h 58m.
Tickets start at around £112 compared to roughly £94 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£18. The journey takes 10h 30m versus 9h 14m 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 Zurich by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Zurich to Rostock is by taking a coach 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.
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 Zurich to Rostock.
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Rostock:
A coach is £46 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Rostock costing on average £112.
A coach is £381 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Rostock costing on average £448.
Other travel options to Rostock take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 0m.
Coach takes on average 18h 58m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Rostock as scheduled services by coach, train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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