Lübeck to Rostock distance
The distance from Lübeck (Germany) to Rostock (Germany) is 117 km by road, with a driving time of about 1 h 20 min. The straight-line distance is 96 km (59 miles); Rostock lies to the ENE of Lübeck.
Reverse direction: Rostock to Lübeck distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 96 km | 37 min |
| Car (road) | 117 km | 1 h 20 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Lübeck to Rostock would cost roughly 242–322 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 117 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.
Lübeck
Lübeck is located in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 53° 51′ 55.68″ N, 10° 41′ 11.61″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 53.87 |
| Longitude | 10.69 |
| Region | Schleswig-Holstein |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 216,889 |
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 Lübeck and Rostock is at 53.98° N, 11.39° E.
The nearest town is Insel Poel, Nordwestmecklenburg, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern — about 48 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Lübeck from Rostock?
By car it is 117 km, with a driving time of about 1 h 20 min. The straight-line distance between Lübeck and Rostock is 96 kilometres (59 miles or 52 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Lübeck to Rostock?
The driving distance is 117 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 1 h 20 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Rostock from Lübeck?
Rostock lies to the ENE (74°) as seen from Lübeck.
How long is a flight from Lübeck to Rostock?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 37 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Lübeck to Rostock cost?
Over 117 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Lübeck to Rostock would cost roughly 242–322 € 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 Lübeck
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Lübeck → Timmendorfer Strand | 17 km |
| Lübeck → Wismar | 61 km |
| Lübeck → Hamburg | 68 km |
| Lübeck → Kiel | 88 km |
| Lübeck → Lüneburg | ≈ 92 km |
| Lübeck → Krakow am See | 165 km |
| Lübeck → Bremen | 186 km |
| Lübeck → Hanover | 210 km |
Distances from Rostock
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Rostock → Wismar | 63 km |
| Rostock → Krakow am See | 64 km |
| Rostock → Timmendorfer Strand | 144 km |
| Rostock → Sassnitz | 158 km |
| Rostock → Rheinsberg | 164 km |
| Rostock → Hamburg | 183 km |
| Rostock → Lüneburg | ≈ 189 km |
| Rostock → Kiel | 202 km |