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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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Flixtrain + Flixbus | Hbf | Rostock central bus station | Cheapest | |||||
 | Hbf | Rostock Central Train Station | Fastest | |||||
Flixtrain + Flixbus | Hbf | Rostock central bus station | No tags | |||||
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr | Cologne Messe/Deutz | Rostock Central Train Station | No tags | |||||
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Nordost + Ostdeutsche Eisenbahn | Cologne Messe/Deutz | Rostock Central Train Station | No tags |
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Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Rostock. The journey takes about 14 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just ₪142, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cologne to Rostock by train
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Cologne to Rostock?
The cheapest train tickets from Cologne to Rostock start at ₪105. The average price for this train route is around ₪498. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Cologne to Rostock?
The average train trip from Cologne to Rostock takes 8h 33m and covers 494 km. The quickest train gets you there in 6h 26m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators serve the Cologne to Rostock route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 31 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn ICE.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Cologne to Rostock?
The earliest train from Cologne to Rostock departs at 6:01am. The latest train departs at 11:27pm.
What is the best train operator from Cologne to Rostock?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Cologne to Rostock?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Cologne to Rostock?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with a punctuality rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Cologne to Rostock?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Cologne to Rostock was searched and found on Jun 22, 2026 with a price of ₪135To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Cologne to Rostock, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from ₪135 to ₪665 for a train ticket from Cologne to Rostock based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at ₪135 which is on 2026-06-22.
