Cities Near Greifswald
Cities near Greifswald, Germany: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Stralsund, Neubrandenburg, Rostock. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Greifswald, Germany is Stralsund, about 19 mi (31 km) away — roughly 37 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stralsund | 19 mi / 31 km | 37 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Neubrandenburg | 37 mi / 59 km | 1 hr 6 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Rostock | 51 mi / 81 km | 1 hr 31 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Szczecin | 66 mi / 106 km | 1 hr 59 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Stargard | 86 mi / 138 km | 2 hr | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Schwerin | 87 mi / 139 km | 2 hr 1 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Pankow | 105 mi / 169 km | 2 hr 27 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Malmö | 106 mi / 170 km | 2 hr 27 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Hellersdorf | 108 mi / 174 km | 2 hr 31 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Lübeck | 111 mi / 178 km | 2 hr 35 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
Day trips from Greifswald
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Stralsund, Neubrandenburg, Rostock, Szczecin, Stargard. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Greifswald
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Pankow, Malmö, Hellersdorf, Lübeck. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Greifswald include Stralsund, Neubrandenburg, Rostock, Szczecin, Stargard. The closest is Stralsund, about 19 miles (31 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.