Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Gelsenkirchen to Rostock on 21 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Deutsche Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE	Train	18:55	Gelsenkirchen Hbf	6h 20m	01:15	Rostock Central Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE	Train	19:50	Gelsenkirchen Hbf	11h	06:50	Rostock Central Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE	Train	19:55	Gelsenkirchen Hbf	10h 55m	06:50	Rostock Central Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + Deutsche Bahn	Train	19:59	Gelsenkirchen Hbf	11h 24m	07:23	Rostock Central Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE	Train	20:04	Gelsenkirchen Hbf	11h 19m	07:23	Rostock Central Train Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to travel from Gelsenkirchen to Rostock

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Rostock. The journey takes about 7 hours 48 minutes and with fares starting at just R 592, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5train per day

7h 48mAverage duration

443 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 809 - R 1 809	Average duration13h	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 592 - R 2 220	Average duration7h 48m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

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

The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time13h	Avg priceR 1 809	Daily departures1
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time7h 48m	Avg priceR 1 547	Daily departures5

The best way to travel between Gelsenkirchen and Rostock is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost R 1 547 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from R 592. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Rostock, choose the train, as it will take you from Gelsenkirchen to Rostock in about 7h 48m – that's the fastest way to get there!