Bus Tickets from Cologne to Rostock

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Next departures for Cologne to Rostock on October 15
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
Warnemünde StrandNo tags
FlixBus
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße
Warnemünde WerftNo tags
FlixBus
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße
Warnemünde StrandNo tags
FlixBus
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
RostockNo tags
FlixBus
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße
RostockNo tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Cologne to Rostock

Bus
Average PriceUS$37 - US$66Average Duration14h 20m
12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$26 - US$209Average Duration7h 14m
12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
Carpool
Average PriceUS$59 - US$59Average Duration6h 10m
21kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Cologne to Rostock

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Rostock. The journey takes about 14 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$37, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day
14h 20mAverage Duration
US$37Cheapest ticket
12kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Cologne to Rostock: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$55
Average Bus Trip Duration14h 20m
Number of daily buses5
Earliest bus departure7:35am
Distance491 km
Latest bus departure10:10pm

Cologne to Rostock Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Cologne - Rostock

  1. How far is Cologne from Rostock?

    Cologne and Rostock are 497 km (309 miles) apart.

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cologne to Rostock?

    Buses departing from Cologne/Bonn Airport in Cologne will take you to Rostock Ferry Terminal in Rostock.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cologne to Rostock was searched and found on Oct 14, 2025 with a price of US$45

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Bus Travel Tips

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Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Cologne to Rostock will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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What's the cheapest way to go from Cologne to Rostock?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Cologne by bus?

Bus from Rostock to Cologne

You can also go to Rostock by train

Train from Cologne to Rostock

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