The average train between Cologne and Rostock takes 7h 25m and the fastest train takes 6h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Rostock. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Rostock. The earliest departure is at 2:13 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 8:11 PM which arrives into Rostock at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Rostock. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Rostock station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
Cologne to Rostock train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Rostock train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Rostock Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Cologne to Rostock train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Cologne and Rostock is 496.2 km. The road distance is 645 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Rostock Hauptbahnhof via Hamburg Hbf in around 6h 33m.