Dortmund to Rostock distance
The distance from Dortmund (Germany) to Rostock (Germany) is 520 km by road, with a driving time of about 5 h 7 min. The straight-line distance is 423 km (263 miles); Rostock lies to the NE of Dortmund.
Reverse direction: Rostock to Dortmund distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 423 km | 62 min |
| Car (road) | 520 km | 5 h 7 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Dortmund to Rostock would cost roughly 1048–1410 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 520 km by road.
Estimated cost of a regular metered taxi under the municipal tariff (base fare + per-kilometre rate, 2026). Tariffs are set per municipality by ordinance and may differ; only the meter in the vehicle is binding. Not a booking, no guarantee.
Dortmund
Dortmund is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 30′ 48.91″ N, 7° 27′ 55.07″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.51 |
| Longitude | 7.47 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 603,462 |
Rostock
Rostock is located in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 54° 5′ 32.79″ N, 12° 5′ 56.93″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 54.09 |
| Longitude | 12.1 |
| Region | Mecklenburg-Vorpommern |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 205,307 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Dortmund and Rostock is at 52.83° N, 9.71° E.
The nearest town is Bad Fallingbostel, Landkreis Heidekreis, Niedersachsen — about 212 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Dortmund from Rostock?
By car it is 520 km, with a driving time of about 5 h 7 min. The straight-line distance between Dortmund and Rostock is 423 kilometres (263 miles or 229 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Dortmund to Rostock?
The driving distance is 520 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 5 h 7 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Rostock from Dortmund?
Rostock lies to the NE (46°) as seen from Dortmund.
How long is a flight from Dortmund to Rostock?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 62 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Dortmund to Rostock cost?
Over 520 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Dortmund to Rostock would cost roughly 1048–1410 € under the municipal tariff — base fare plus per-kilometre rate, 2026. Surcharges, waiting time and luggage are not included; only the meter in the vehicle is binding.
Distances from Dortmund
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Dortmund → Bochum | 21 km |
| Dortmund → Herne | 25 km |
| Dortmund → Hagen | 26 km |
| Dortmund → Recklinghausen | 31 km |
| Dortmund → Essen | 35 km |
| Dortmund → Gelsenkirchen | 36 km |
| Dortmund → Hamm | 42 km |
| Dortmund → Mülheim | 46 km |
Distances from Rostock
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Rostock → Wismar | 63 km |
| Rostock → Krakow am See | 64 km |
| Rostock → Lübeck | 117 km |
| Rostock → Timmendorfer Strand | 144 km |
| Rostock → Sassnitz | 158 km |
| Rostock → Rheinsberg | 164 km |
| Rostock → Hamburg | 183 km |
| Rostock → Lüneburg | ≈ 189 km |