Route Overview
1h 15-30min
Journey Time
€15-20
Single Ticket
Hourly
Frequency
Hanseatic Heritage: Two Cities
Lübeck 🏰
"Queen of the Hanseatic League" - UNESCO World Heritage old town
- 🏛️ Holstentor (iconic city gate)
- ⛪ Seven church spires
- 🍬 Marzipan capital
- 🏘️ Medieval brick Gothic architecture
Rostock ⚓
Largest Baltic Sea port, university city since 1419
- 🏛️ St. Mary's Church (astronomical clock)
- 🏰 Medieval city walls
- 🏖️ Warnemünde beach resort
- 🚢 Maritime heritage & harbor
Beach Stops Along the Way
Warnemünde (from Rostock)
Rostock's beach district, 15 min by S-Bahn from Rostock Hbf
- 🏖️ Wide sandy beach, 3km promenade
- 🗼 Lighthouse and "Teepott" landmark
- ⛵ Sailing boats and cruise ships
- 🍴 Seafood restaurants
Bad Doberan
Halfway stop with historic spa town charm
- ⛪ Doberan Minster (Gothic brick church)
- 🚂 Molli steam train to Kühlungsborn beach
- 🌳 Spa park and Kamp
Ticket Options
Single Ticket: €15-20
Standard regional ticket, buy at station or via DB Navigator app.
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern-Ticket: €27 + €7 each
Unlimited regional trains in the state all day. Perfect for groups!
Example: 2 people = €34 total for unlimited day travel including Warnemünde!
Deutschland-Ticket: €49/month
Includes all regional trains on this route plus Warnemünde S-Bahn.
Perfect Day Trip Itinerary
8:00 - Depart Lübeck (explore Holstentor and old town first)
9:30 - Arrive Rostock, explore city center and St. Mary's Church
12:00 - Take S-Bahn to Warnemünde (15 min)
12:30-17:00 - Lunch, beach time, harbor walk in Warnemünde
17:30 - Return S-Bahn to Rostock Hbf
18:00 - Return train to Lübeck
Travel Tips
Best Season
June-August for beach weather. May and September for fewer crowds. Winter: atmospheric but cold!
Warnemünde Cruise Port
Huge cruise ships dock here. Check schedule for best harbor views!
Molli Steam Train
From Bad Doberan, ride historic narrow-gauge steam train to Kühlungsborn beach (separate ticket).
Fresh Fish
Try Fischbrötchen (fish sandwich) at Warnemünde harbor. Local specialty!
Start from Lübeck, use regional day tickets, and explore summer routes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the train take from Lübeck to Rostock?
1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes by regional train (RE). Direct connections run hourly throughout the day.
Can I visit Baltic Sea beaches along this route?
Yes! The route passes near several beaches. Best stops: Warnemünde (Rostock's beach district), Kühlungsborn, and Bad Doberan.
Is this a good day trip?
Perfect for a day trip! Early train from Lübeck, explore Rostock and Warnemünde beach, return evening. Or reverse direction.
What ticket should I buy?
Single ticket €15-20, or Mecklenburg-Vorpommern-Ticket (€27 + €7 per person) for unlimited regional trains all day.
What is there to see in Rostock?
Historic Hanseatic city center, St. Mary's Church, city walls, harbor, and Warnemünde beach resort (S-Bahn from Rostock).