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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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Flixbus + Flixtrain | Rostock central bus station | Hbf | Cheapest | |||||
InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE | Rostock Central Train Station | Hbf | Fastest | |||||
Flixbus + Flixtrain | Warnemünde Werft | Hbf | No tags | |||||
InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE | Rostock Central Train Station | Cologne Messe/Deutz | No tags | |||||
 | Rostock Central Train Station | Hbf | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to go from Rostock to Cologne
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 13 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $46, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Rostock to Cologne 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 Rostock to Cologne?
The cheapest train tickets from Rostock to Cologne start from $112. The average price for this train route is around $144. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Rostock to Cologne?
The average train ride duration from Rostock to Cologne is 7h 14m, covering a distance of 307 miles (494 km). The quickest train can get you there in 6h 51m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators service the Rostock to Cologne route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 7 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn ICE.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Rostock to Cologne?
The earliest train departs from Rostock to Cologne at 6:20am. And the latest train departs at 2:20pm.
What is the best train operator from Rostock to Cologne?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Rostock to Cologne?
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 most timely service from Rostock to Cologne?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with a punctuality rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Rostock to Cologne?
According to Busbud traveler 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 Rostock to Cologne was searched and found on Apr 17, 2026 with a price of $153To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Rostock to Cologne, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $153 to $224 for a train ticket from Rostock to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $153 which is on 2026-04-17.
