Warnemünde is a beach town at the mouth of the river, part of Rostock. Ships often market it as 'Berlin', but Berlin is a long way away. The cruise terminal is a 5-minute walk from Warnemünde train station.
Every way from the airport to the ship
Tap any way for step-by-step directions.
| The way | From | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi or transfer | RLG | About 30 minutes | Not verified |
| Train via Berlin and Rostock to Warnemünde | BER | About 2 hours Berlin-Warnemünde (port figure), plus the airport leg | Not verified, check bahn.com |
| Cruise line transfer from Berlin | BER | Several hours | Set by your line |
| Cruise line transfer or train | HAM | Not verified | Not verified |
Where Warnemünde lies
From Rostock-Laage Airport (RLG)
The port says the nearest airport is about 30 minutes away
Taxi or transfer
- Book ahead; the airport is small.
Few flights. Most Americans connect through a bigger hub.
From Berlin Brandenburg (BER)
The port says Berlin is about 2 hours by train or bus. From BER airport, expect more time (not verified).
Train via Berlin and Rostock to Warnemünde
- Take a train from BER into Berlin, or a direct train if one runs that day.
- Take a train to Rostock Hauptbahnhof.
- Change to the S-Bahn to Warnemünde (every 7.5 minutes at peak, every 15 minutes off-peak).
- Walk about 500 meters (5 minutes) from Warnemünde station to the terminal.
Several changes. Not ideal on landing day.
Cruise line transfer from Berlin
- Book with your line before you fly.
The safest choice if you land the same day.
From Hamburg Airport (HAM)
Not verified
Cruise line transfer or train
- Check bahn.com for Hamburg to Rostock trains.
An alternative gateway.
From the city or your hotel
S-Bahn from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Warnemünde
Then a 5-minute walk to the terminal.
Where to stay
Arrive a day or two early. A delayed flight on sailing day is the most common way travelers miss the ship.
Warnemünde
Walk to the ship. Pleasant beach town.
Rostock old town
Short S-Bahn ride to Warnemünde.
Sailing day
Terminals & docks
Warnemünde Cruise Center, Am Passagierkai 3, 18119 Rostock-Warnemünde. You cannot park at the terminal during a ship call; the port lists long-term parking with SeaSide Travel and Parken & Meer.
Check-in
- Arrive in your assigned slot.
- Stay locally the night before. Do not plan a same-day Berlin-to-ship trip after a long flight.
What trips people up
- Berlin is about 2 hours away even by direct train or bus, and longer from BER airport. Many Americans do not expect this.
- Rostock-Laage airport is close but has few flights.
Do this
- Spend 2-3 days in Berlin, then take the train to Warnemünde the day before.
Leaving the ship: back to the airport
The same routes run in reverse. On the last morning everyone leaves at once, so lines for taxis and buses are at their longest. Book flights home for the afternoon or later, and arrange your ride in advance if you can.
| The way | To | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi or transfer | RLG | About 30 minutes | Not verified |
| Train via Berlin and Rostock to Warnemünde | BER | About 2 hours Berlin-Warnemünde (port figure), plus the airport leg | Not verified, check bahn.com |
| Cruise line transfer from Berlin | BER | Several hours | Set by your line |
| Cruise line transfer or train | HAM | Not verified | Not verified |
Before you leave
- Berlin is about 2 hours away even by direct train or bus, and longer from BER airport. Many Americans do not expect this.
- Rostock-Laage airport is close but has few flights.
- Stay locally the night before. Do not plan a same-day Berlin-to-ship trip after a long flight.
Before or after your cruise
- Berlin
- Rostock old town
- Warnemünde beach and lighthouse
- Schwerin Castle
Sources & what we could not confirm · 2 sources · checked 2026-11
- BER airport to Warnemünde total travel time
- Train fares
- Taxi fare from Rostock-Laage
- US nonstop flights: not verified for this page; check airline sites