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Port guide: compare transport from Warnemünde

Rostock / Berlin, Germany 30 transport option(s) compared
150 min Recommended return before ship
Port exit : Difficult

Warnemünde

Port call at Warnemünde, in Rostock / Berlin (Germany). Leaving the port area takes some time, but the town centre is still reachable on foot. The cheapest option, Walk to Warnemünde station, is free, and the fastest takes around 6 min. A ship shuttle is also available, at around 60,00 €.

Baltic Sea resort, cruise port for Rostock and Berlin. Terminal 1 km from Warnemünde seafront. Berlin 2? hours away by train.

Warnemünde Cruise Terminal
Cheapest option Free Walk to Warnemünde station
Fastest option 6 min Walk to Warnemünde station
Simplest option Walk to Warnemünde station Very simple
Ship shuttle 60,00 € Please contact the company for further information.

Practical tips

  • Seafront on foot from the terminal
  • S-Bahn to Rostock (20 min)
  • Train from Rostock to Berlin (2h15)
  • Taxis available

Warnings

  • Berlin at least 2? hours away - allow extra time for the return journey
  • Warnemünde very popular with tourists in summer
  • Multiple ships on busy days

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Best option summary

By choosing your cruise line's official shuttle, you opt for complete peace of mind: even if it isn't the cheapest option, this transfer is treated as an excursion, which means the ship will wait for the shuttle before setting sail.

Ship shuttle 60,00 €

Please contact the company for further information.

Recommended local alternative Walk to Warnemünde station

Free - 6 min - Free according to the ship's departure times

Very fast train access to Rostock and other destinations

Filter transport options

Choose whether you want to stay near the port, reach a connection, or go on a longer excursion.

Transport options

30 option(s) shown for Warnemünde

Walk to Warnemünde station

Warnemünde Bahnhof

Walk Station / airport
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 6 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Very fast train access to Rostock and other destinations

Attention point

Little tourist interest in itself

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; Rostock Port is about 500 m from the station to the terminal

Source : Rostock Port Passenger information: https://www.rostock-port.de/en/ship-traffic/cruise-shipping/passenger-information | Deutsche Bahn: https://www.bahn.com/

Walk to Alter Strom

Alter Strom

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 8 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Historic canal, cafés, boutiques and maritime atmosphere just a few minutes from the quay

Attention point

Very busy on cruise days

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; priority option for a short visit to Warnemünde

Source : Rostock Port Passenger information: https://www.rostock-port.de/en/ship-traffic/cruise-shipping/passenger-information | Rostock Tourism: https://www.rostock.de/en/

Walk to Warnemünde lighthouse

Warnemünde Lighthouse / Leuchtturm

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 18 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Emblematic seafront site accessible on foot

Attention point

Can be crowded in season

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; can be combined with beach, Teepott and sea promenade

Source : Rostock Tourism: https://www.rostock.de/en/ | Rostock Port Passenger information: https://www.rostock-port.de/en/ship-traffic/cruise-shipping/passenger-information

Walk to Teepott

Teepott Warnemünde

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 18 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Emblematic architecture facing the sea

Attention point

Short visit if you don't stay on the seafront

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; to be combined with lighthouse and beach

Source : Rostock Tourism: https://www.rostock.de/en/ | Rostock Port Passenger information: https://www.rostock-port.de/en/ship-traffic/cruise-shipping/passenger-information

Walk to Warnemünde beach

Warnemünde Beach

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Large sandy beach accessible without transport

Attention point

Weather and wind

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; simple option for walking, swimming or photography

Source : Rostock Tourism: https://www.rostock.de/en/ | Rostock Port Passenger information: https://www.rostock-port.de/en/ship-traffic/cruise-shipping/passenger-information

Walk to seafront promenade

Warnemünde Seepromenade

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Pleasant seaside walk without transport

Attention point

Exposed to wind and rain

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; ideal for a short stopover without leaving Warnemünde

Source : Rostock Tourism: https://www.rostock.de/en/ | Rostock Port Passenger information: https://www.rostock-port.de/en/ship-traffic/cruise-shipping/passenger-information

S-Bahn train to Rostock Hauptbahnhof

Rostock Hauptbahnhof

Train Station / airport
Estimated cost 3,20 €
Estimated duration 22 min
Frequency Every 7.5 to 15 minutes depending on Rostock Port / VVW
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Fast, cheap and frequent connections to Rostock centre

Attention point

Short walk to station

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; Rostock Port reports high seasonal frequency between Warnemünde and Rostock Hbf

Source : Rostock Port Passenger information: https://www.rostock-port.de/en/ship-traffic/cruise-shipping/passenger-information | Verkehrsverbund Warnow: https://www.verkehrsverbund-warnow.de/

Shuttle cruise to Rostock centre

Rostock Neuer Markt / city centre

Public shuttle Near the port
Estimated cost 20,00 €
Estimated duration 35 min
Frequency Depending on cruise line and port of call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Simple solution if proposed by the company

Attention point

No guarantee; prices and times vary

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check on board if Rostock centre shuttle available

Source : Rostock Port Passenger information: https://www.rostock-port.de/en/ship-traffic/cruise-shipping/passenger-information | Rostock Tourism: https://www.rostock.de/en/ | compagnies de croisière

Taxi to Rostock Neuer Markt

Rostock Neuer Markt / city centre

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 40,00 €
Estimated duration 25 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or on call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct to the historic centre of Rostock

Attention point

More expensive than the S-Bahn

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; ask for meter or price estimate before departure

Source : Rostock Port Passenger information: https://www.rostock-port.de/en/ship-traffic/cruise-shipping/passenger-information | Rostock Tourism: https://www.rostock.de/en/ | services taxi locaux

Taxi to Rostock Hauptbahnhof

Rostock Hauptbahnhof

Taxi Station / airport
Estimated cost 40,00 €
Estimated duration 25 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or on call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct to Central Station with luggage

Attention point

More expensive than the S-Bahn

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; useful if rail connection nearby

Source : Deutsche Bahn: https://www.bahn.com/ | Rostock Port Passenger information: https://www.rostock-port.de/en/ship-traffic/cruise-shipping/passenger-information | services taxi locaux

S-Bahn train to Rostock city centre

Rostock Neuer Markt / city centre

Train Near the port
Estimated cost 3,20 €
Estimated duration 28 min
Frequency Every 7.5 to 15 minutes depending on the period
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Allows you to visit Rostock without a taxi

Attention point

Requires train then short walk or local tram

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; simplified version to the historic centre of Rostock

Source : Rostock Port Passenger information: https://www.rostock-port.de/en/ship-traffic/cruise-shipping/passenger-information | Rostock Tourism: https://www.rostock.de/en/

S-Bahn train to Rostock Stadthafen

Rostock Stadthafen

Train Near the port
Estimated cost 3,20 €
Estimated duration 30 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to VVW / DB
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Access to the city port, promenade and centre of Rostock

Attention point

Requires connection or final run depending on stop

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check exact itinerary with VVW on day of stopover

Source : Verkehrsverbund Warnow: https://www.verkehrsverbund-warnow.de/ | Rostock Tourism: https://www.rostock.de/en/

Shuttle excursion to Rostock Zoo

Rostock Zoo

Public shuttle Distant excursion
Estimated cost 35,00 €
Estimated duration 35 min
Frequency Depending on company or local excursion
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Organised family excursion with one-way return

Attention point

Set times according to programme

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check duration on site and entrance fee included

Source : Rostock Zoo: https://www.zoo-rostock.de/en/ | Rostock Tourism: https://www.rostock.de/en/ | compagnies de croisière

VTC to Rostock Neuer Markt

Rostock Neuer Markt / city centre

Private car (VTC) Near the port
Estimated cost 45,00 €
Estimated duration 25 min
Frequency On request or private booking
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Price known in advance and route geolocated

Attention point

Dynamic pricing possible on days with large ships

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check terminal pick-up point

Source : Rostock Tourism: https://www.rostock.de/en/ | Rostock Port Passenger information: https://www.rostock-port.de/en/ship-traffic/cruise-shipping/passenger-information | opérateurs VTC locaux

VTC to Rostock Hauptbahnhof

Rostock Hauptbahnhof

Private car (VTC) Station / airport
Estimated cost 45,00 €
Estimated duration 25 min
Frequency On request or private booking
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct transfer to the station with price

Attention point

More expensive than the S-Bahn

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; book in advance if train is close or if luggage is large

Source : Deutsche Bahn: https://www.bahn.com/ | Rostock Port Passenger information: https://www.rostock-port.de/en/ship-traffic/cruise-shipping/passenger-information | opérateurs VTC locaux

Taxi to Rostock Zoo

Rostock Zoo

Taxi Distant excursion
Estimated cost 45,00 €
Estimated duration 30 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or by reservation
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct to the zoo without connection

Attention point

More expensive than public transport

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; good choice for families or those with limited time

Source : Rostock Zoo: https://www.zoo-rostock.de/en/ | Verkehrsverbund Warnow: https://www.verkehrsverbund-warnow.de/ | services taxi locaux

Bus to IGA Park Rostock

IGA Park Rostock

Bus Near the port
Estimated cost 3,20 €
Estimated duration 30 min
Frequency Frequency according to VVW
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Park, green spaces and family option near Warnemünde

Attention point

Not as popular as Alter Strom or Rostock centre

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check bus timetable on day of stopover

Source : Verkehrsverbund Warnow: https://www.verkehrsverbund-warnow.de/ | IGA Park Rostock: https://www.iga-park-rostock.de/

Train to Rostock Zoo

Rostock Zoo

Train Distant excursion
Estimated cost 3,20 €
Estimated duration 45 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to VVW / DB
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Realistic family excursion from Warnemünde

Attention point

Requires train then tram or local bus

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; route to be checked according to timetable and connections

Source : Verkehrsverbund Warnow: https://www.verkehrsverbund-warnow.de/ | Rostock Zoo: https://www.zoo-rostock.de/en/

Bus to Rostock city centre

Rostock Neuer Markt / city centre

Bus Near the port
Estimated cost 3,20 €
Estimated duration 45 min
Frequency Frequency according to VVW
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Public alternative if train disrupted

Attention point

Faster than S-Bahn

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check VVW timetable before departure

Source : Verkehrsverbund Warnow: https://www.verkehrsverbund-warnow.de/ | Rostock Tourism: https://www.rostock.de/en/

Train to Bad Doberan

Bad Doberan

Train Distant excursion
Estimated cost 6,00 €
Estimated duration 50 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to DB / VVW
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Excursion to the spa town and connection to Molli

Attention point

Possible connection to Rostock Hbf

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check return timetable before departure

Source : Deutsche Bahn: https://www.bahn.com/ | Bad Doberan Tourism: https://www.bad-doberan-heiligendamm.de/

Shuttle excursion to Bad Doberan and Molli

Bad Doberan / Molli Railway

Public shuttle Distant excursion
Estimated cost 50,00 €
Estimated duration 45 min
Frequency Depending on company or local excursion
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Organised excursion to the historic Molli train and the Baltic coast

Attention point

Imposed programme and variable timetables

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check whether the excursion includes Molli and Heiligendamm

Source : Bad Doberan Tourism: https://www.bad-doberan-heiligendamm.de/ | Molli Railway: https://www.molli-bahn.de/ | compagnies de croisière

Taxi to Bad Doberan

Bad Doberan

Taxi Distant excursion
Estimated cost 60,00 €
Estimated duration 35 min
Frequency Available by reservation or local taxi
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Direct to Bad Doberan without connection

Attention point

More expensive than the train

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; confirm return if independent visit

Source : Bad Doberan Tourism: https://www.bad-doberan-heiligendamm.de/ | Deutsche Bahn: https://www.bahn.com/ | services taxi locaux

Taxi to Rostock-Laage Airport

Rostock-Laage Airport

Taxi Station / airport
Estimated cost 85,00 €
Estimated duration 45 min
Frequency Available on reservation
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Direct transfer to the regional airport

Attention point

High cost and availability to be confirmed

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; book if flying after disembarkation

Source : Rostock-Laage Airport: https://www.rostock-airport.de/ | Rostock Port Passenger information: https://www.rostock-port.de/en/ship-traffic/cruise-shipping/passenger-information | services taxi locaux

VTC to Rostock-Laage Airport

Rostock-Laage Airport

Private car (VTC) Station / airport
Estimated cost 95,00 €
Estimated duration 45 min
Frequency By private reservation
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Direct transfer to the airport with price

Attention point

Variable availability and high cost

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; book in advance if flying after disembarkation

Source : Rostock-Laage Airport: https://www.rostock-airport.de/ | Rostock Port Passenger information: https://www.rostock-port.de/en/ship-traffic/cruise-shipping/passenger-information | opérateurs VTC locaux

Bus to Rostock Zoo

Rostock Zoo

Bus Distant excursion
Estimated cost 3,20 €
Estimated duration 55 min
Frequency Frequency according to VVW
Complexity Plan ahead
Main advantage

Public alternative to the zoo without a taxi

Attention point

Longer journey with possible connection

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check the exact route in VVW

Source : Verkehrsverbund Warnow: https://www.verkehrsverbund-warnow.de/ | Rostock Zoo: https://www.zoo-rostock.de/en/

Train to Schwerin

Schwerin Hauptbahnhof

Train Distant excursion
Estimated cost 18,00 €
Estimated duration 95 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to Deutsche Bahn
Complexity Plan ahead
Main advantage

Rail excursion to the castle and regional capital

Attention point

A long journey for a short stopover

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; only with secure return times

Source : Deutsche Bahn: https://www.bahn.com/ | Schwerin Tourism: https://www.schwerin.de/en/

Shuttle excursion to Berlin

Berlin city centre

Public shuttle Distant excursion
Estimated cost 120,00 €
Estimated duration 180 min
Frequency Depending on company or local excursion
Complexity Plan ahead
Main advantage

Organised excursion to Berlin with safe return to the ship

Attention point

Very long day with long journey times

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; prefer an official excursion if Berlin is your destination

Source : Deutsche Bahn: https://www.bahn.com/ | Visit Berlin: https://www.visitberlin.de/en | compagnies de croisière

Train to Berlin Hauptbahnhof

Berlin Hauptbahnhof

Train Distant excursion
Estimated cost 35,00 €
Estimated duration 180 min
Frequency Frequency according to Deutsche Bahn
Complexity Complex
Main advantage

An excursion to Berlin from Warnemünde

Attention point

Very long journey; major risk if return is not safe

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; prefer organised excursions or very comfortable timetables

Source : Deutsche Bahn: https://www.bahn.com/ | Visit Berlin: https://www.visitberlin.de/en

Taxi to Berlin city centre

Berlin city centre

Taxi Distant excursion
Estimated cost 360,00 €
Estimated duration 165 min
Frequency Private bookings only
Complexity Complex
Main advantage

Direct transfer to Berlin without train

Attention point

Very expensive and a very long day

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; to be avoided unless there is a specific private need with a very wide time margin.

Source : Visit Berlin: https://www.visitberlin.de/en | Deutsche Bahn: https://www.bahn.com/ | services taxi locaux

VTC to Berlin city centre

Berlin city centre

Private car (VTC) Distant excursion
Estimated cost 390,00 €
Estimated duration 165 min
Frequency Private bookings only
Complexity Complex
Main advantage

Direct private transfer with price

Attention point

Very costly and return to secure imperative

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; only if private need and very long stopover

Source : Visit Berlin: https://www.visitberlin.de/en | Deutsche Bahn: https://www.bahn.com/ | opérateurs VTC locaux

Indicative data based on local sources and field estimates.