Duisburg to Rostock distance
The distance from Duisburg (Germany) to Rostock (Germany) is 553 km by road, with a driving time of about 5 h 24 min. The straight-line distance is 465 km (289 miles); Rostock lies to the NE of Duisburg.
Reverse direction: Rostock to Duisburg distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 465 km | 65 min |
| Car (road) | 553 km | 5 h 24 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Duisburg to Rostock would cost roughly 1114–1499 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 553 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.
Duisburg
Duisburg is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 26′ 3.87″ N, 6° 45′ 44.39″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.43 |
| Longitude | 6.76 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 502,270 |
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 Duisburg and Rostock is at 52.79° N, 9.35° E.
The nearest town is Häuslingen, Landkreis Heidekreis, Niedersachsen — about 232 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Duisburg from Rostock?
By car it is 553 km, with a driving time of about 5 h 24 min. The straight-line distance between Duisburg and Rostock is 465 kilometres (289 miles or 251 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Duisburg to Rostock?
The driving distance is 553 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 5 h 24 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Rostock from Duisburg?
Rostock lies to the NE (48°) as seen from Duisburg.
How long is a flight from Duisburg to Rostock?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 65 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Duisburg to Rostock cost?
Over 553 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Duisburg to Rostock would cost roughly 1114–1499 € 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 Duisburg
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Duisburg → Mülheim | 15 km |
| Duisburg → Oberhausen | 17 km |
| Duisburg → Bottrop | 23 km |
| Duisburg → Essen | 25 km |
| Duisburg → Düsseldorf | 28 km |
| Duisburg → Krefeld | 28 km |
| Duisburg → Gelsenkirchen | 32 km |
| Duisburg → Neuss | 34 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 |