It is about 20 minutes. You actually take a train and then a trolley to get to Rostock. It isn't hard at all. We got off in the main center and then walked around the town. It is small but in my opinion not much to see. Others from the ship voiced the same opinion. Some said they had a nice lunch, but since we were so close to the ship I just went back for lunch. I will check on "Milli and the Minister" and let you know what I find out. I did speak with one couple that rented a car and drove the countryside that said they enjoyed it.