Düsseldorf to Rostock distance
The distance from Düsseldorf (Germany) to Rostock (Germany) is 576 km by road, with a driving time of about 5 h 43 min. The straight-line distance is 480 km (298 miles); Rostock lies to the NE of Düsseldorf.
Reverse direction: Rostock to Düsseldorf distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 480 km | 66 min |
| Car (road) | 576 km | 5 h 43 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Düsseldorf to Rostock would cost roughly 1160–1561 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 576 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.
Düsseldorf
Düsseldorf is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 13′ 22.95″ N, 6° 46′ 56.84″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.22 |
| Longitude | 6.78 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 618,685 |
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 Düsseldorf and Rostock is at 52.69° N, 9.35° E.
The nearest town is Steimbke, Landkreis Nienburg/Weser, Niedersachsen — about 240 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Düsseldorf from Rostock?
By car it is 576 km, with a driving time of about 5 h 43 min. The straight-line distance between Düsseldorf and Rostock is 480 kilometres (298 miles or 259 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Düsseldorf to Rostock?
The driving distance is 576 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 5 h 43 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Rostock from Düsseldorf?
Rostock lies to the NE (46°) as seen from Düsseldorf.
How long is a flight from Düsseldorf to Rostock?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 66 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Düsseldorf to Rostock cost?
Over 576 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Düsseldorf to Rostock would cost roughly 1160–1561 € 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 Düsseldorf
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Düsseldorf → Solingen | 27 km |
| Düsseldorf → Duisburg | 28 km |
| Düsseldorf → Krefeld | 28 km |
| Düsseldorf → Wuppertal | 31 km |
| Düsseldorf → Mönchengladbach | 31 km |
| Düsseldorf → Mülheim | 32 km |
| Düsseldorf → Leverkusen | 33 km |
| Düsseldorf → Essen | 35 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 |
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