Search Flights from Hamburg to Rostock

Hamburg city center is 8 km away from Hamburg International Airport and transportation to the airport is provided by taxis, buses and the suburban railway. If you wish, you can easily reach the airport by renting a car.

Train

It is one of the best alternatives to travel to the airport. The journey takes 30 minutes. There is a point you need to pay attention to when going to the airport. On the way to the airport, the train stops at Ohlsdorf and then only the first 3 carriages continue to the airport, while others carriages continue to the Poppenbuttel suburbs.

Bus

Buses from Hamburg's central bus station are operating in connection with flights. Buses leave from Rathausmarkt which is near the town hall. It provides transportation to the airport. At the last stop, the bus turns back to Rathausmarkt and works all night. It is recommended that you consider this option as well.

Private Vehicle

One of the easiest ways to reach Hamburg airport is by car using the motorway. In Hamburg, it has a very developed motorway network and you can easily travel this way. The airport is connected to the city by the motorways. You can also leave your car in the parking lot with a capacity of 12,000 vehicles.

Airport Information

Hamburg Airport is the 5th busiest airport in Germany. It is also among one of the airports with the most modern architecture. But; because the airport is very close to the city center, night flights are not carried out due to the noise of the aircrafts disturbing the public. For this reason, landings that are past 12 at night are redirected to Hannover Airport. It is recommended to consider this when planning your flights, as you could find yourself at Hannover Airport.

Apart from that, you can benefit from the many amenities available at the airport. From duty free shops to coffee lounges, from restaurants to many famous branded shops, are some of the options among the amenities to choose from. You can spend your time here and you can have a pleasant time.

Whichever means of transportation you use to get to Rostock city center from Rostock-Laage airport, it will take a maximum of 40 minutes. There are a variety of convenient transportation alternatives available to get to the city center from the airport including taxis, rental cars, buses, and S-Bahn commuter trains.

Train

There are S-Bahn trains that depart from the platform at the airport exit and provide transportation to the city center. These trains run frequently throughout the day. It is incredibly convenient and comfortable to travel to the city via these trains. They provide transportation to the main terminal, which is in very close proximity to the city center.

Bus

There are many bus stops located at the airport exit. Bus 127 departs from Rostock-Laage Airport and provides direct transportation to the city center.

As of 2016, the bus fare for a one-way ticket was 9.80 euros. You can purchase tickets via the Flughafen Ticket system. Bus 127 provides transportation to the main bus station, which is very close to the city center, in about 35 minutes.

Stops along bus 127’s route are as follows: Rostock-Laage Airport, Rostock Stemter/IHK, Rostock, Am Rosengarten, Deutsche Med-Platz, and 20B am Haupthahnhof (bus station). For more detailed information, you can visit rebus.de.

Taxi

If you are in a hurry we would recommend taking a taxi to the city center because it is the fastest transportation alternative. Taxis are readily available at the airport exit. It takes about 30 to 35 minutes to get to the city center from Rostock-Laage Airport via taxi. A taxi to the city costs about 40 euros. The most popular taxi company in Rostock is Taxi Below (03814968966). You can contact this company in advance and inform them of your arrival date and time for more affordable rates.

Rental Car

Another transportation alternative to get to the city center from the airport is by rental car. There are a lot of rental car companies at the airport including Europcar, Hertz, and Avis. You can also book a vehicle in advance by making a reservation online. Make sure to have an internationally valid driver’s license with you. It takes about 20-25 minutes to get to Rostock city center from the airport by car.

Once you exit the airport head down L13 to Laage B103. Continue on this road and get on the A19 (E55) motorway. Rostock city center is located at the exit of this highway.