Briefing
Train services between Lietzow on Rügen and Sassnitz have been suspended since 8 November 2026 because of track work. The Deutsche Bahn is operating replacement buses along the section until mid-November, provisionally. The affected service is regional express line RE 9 from Rostock and Stralsund to Sassnitz; some services may be cancelled or take significantly longer.
According to the railway, these are scheduled maintenance and renewal works on the infrastructure. Buses are replacing trains for the duration of the full closure. Passengers should check their journey before setting off, as journey times and stopping points may change at short notice.
The replacement bus stops are not always right by the station. In Bergen auf Rügen additional boarding and alighting points have been designated, as well as on the B96 near Lietzow. Bicycles can be carried on buses only to a limited extent, and wheelchair spaces and luggage capacity are limited. Passengers needing to catch connecting trains should allow extra time for transfers.
This project is one of a series of temporary closures on Rügen since summer 2026. The work is intended to maintain regional lines and improve the reliability of transport on the island. Roadworks taking place at the same time may put additional pressure on local public transport on some sections; local authorities are coordinating road diversions for this purpose.
The railway refers passengers to the nationwide passenger rights that apply in the event of delays and cancellations. Depending on the extent of the disruption, compensation and refunds may be available; Deutsche Bahn’s terms and conditions apply. Information on the replacement timetables, stops and departure times currently in force is posted at stations and continually updated through electronic information systems.
The period of replacement bus services until mid-November is a provisional estimate. Weather conditions and progress on the works may affect when train services resume. Deutsche Bahn plans to restore regular services on RE 9 between Rostock, Stralsund and Sassnitz once the work is complete and to end the temporary bus services.
Editor: Mira Cadena (Article created with AI assistance).