What is the distance between Rostock and Kiel?

Rostock and Kiel are 83 miles (134 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Rostock to Kiel?

If you're headed to Kiel from Rostock, chances are that your bus will depart from Rostock Ferry Terminal and arrive at Kiel (ZOB am Hbf). These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Rostock to Kiel from $24 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Rostock to Kiel on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:50pm	Rostock	8h 45m	3:35am	Kiel	No tags
Bus	9:25am	Rostock	6h 20m	3:45pm	Kiel	No tags
Bus	6:50pm	Rostock	8h 45m	3:35am	Kiel	No tags
Bus	9:25am	Rostock	6h 20m	3:45pm	Kiel	No tags
Bus	6:50pm	Rostock	7h 15m	2:05am	Kiel	No tags

Compare 3 ways to go from Rostock to Kiel

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Kiel. The journey takes about 7 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $28, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

7h 50mAverage Duration

83 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$28 - $51	Average Duration7h 50m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$53 - $64	Average Duration4h 3m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$15 - $15	Average Duration2h	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Rostock and Kiel?

Stops in Rostock

A
Rostock Ferry Terminal
Zum Fährterminal (Seehafen Fähre), 18147 Rostock
B
Rostock Bus Station Scandlines Fährterminal
Zum Fährterminal, 18147 Rostock, Germany
C
Rostock Dierkower Kreuz
Gutenbergstraße 75, 18146 Rostock, Germany

Stops in Kiel

A
Kiel (ZOB am Hbf)
Holstenstraße 64, 24103 Kiel, Germany
B
Bushaltestelle Kiel
Kaistraße 100, 24114 Kiel, Germany
C
Raiffeisenstraße
Raiffeisenstraße 2, 24103 Kiel, Germany
D
Norwegenkai
Zur Fähre 1, 24143 Kiel, Germany

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FlixBus

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Rostock to Kiel by bus

What is the distance between Rostock and Kiel?
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Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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$32

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$24

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The cheapest trip from Rostock to Kiel was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $24

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Rostock to Kiel, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $24 to $32 for a bus ticket from Rostock to Kiel based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $24 which is on 2025-11-22.